51 45 031 Replacing instrument panel trim

Remove speakers (in instrument panel) on left and right. See 65 13 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPEAKERS .

Release screws (1) and remove frame (2) for passenger airbag.

Fig 1: Removing Frame For Passenger Airbag

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Slacken screws (1) and remove cover (2) for steering column.

Fig 2: Removing Cover For Steering Column

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Release screws (1) from below.

Release screws (2) from above and remove frame (3) for heating controls.

Fig 3: Removing Frame For Heating Controls

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty metal nuts (1) on frame (2) for heating controls.

Fig 4: Checking Metal Nuts On Frame For Heating Controls

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Detach anti-drumming coating (1) until air ducts can be removed at side.

Installation:

Foam strip (2) must be correctly fitted.

Fig 5: Inspecting Foam Strip Must Be Correctly Fitted

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Release left/right screws (1).

Detach air duct (2) on left/right from center air duct (3).

Installation:

Re-attach anti-drumming coating (4) to air duct (2).

Fig 6: Releasing Left/Right Screws

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Remove metal nuts (1).

Installation:

Styrofoam block (2) must be correctly fitted.

Fig 7: Removing Metal Nuts

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Remove metal nuts (1) for left/right speakers.

Remove fasteners (3) for decorative strips.

Unclip fresh-air grill (4) on left/right.

Fig 8: Removing Metal Nuts For Left/Right Speakers

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