51 44 020 Removing and installing/replacing bracket on roof lining at front

Remove lighting. Refer to 63 31 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COMPLETE CEILING LIGHT .

Open glasses compartment (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Lower bracket, disconnect plug connections and remove bracket.

Fig 1: Identifying Glasses Compartment

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REPLACEMENT ONLY: 

Remove switch for slide/tilt sunroof. Refer to 61 31 175 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF .

Remove remote control for garage door opening. Refer to 61 31 405 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REMOTE CONTROL FOR GARAGE DOOR OPENING .

Remove hands-free microphone. Refer to 84 11 550 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HANDS-FREE MICROPHONE .