51 45 360 Removing and installing/replacing wood trim on left

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 321

Remove left fresh-air grill. Refer to 64 22 137 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT FRESH AIR GRILL (AUTOMATIC A/C HIGH) .

Remove instrument cluster trim. This task is described in the section "Removing center wood trim on instrument panel". Refer to 51 45 363 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER WOOD TRIM ON INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Release nut (1).

Installation: 

Tightening torque, 51 45 2AZ. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Release screw (1).

With special tool 00 9 321 (fishbone) through opening for fresh air grill, unclip wood trim (3) next to retaining pin (2).

Remove wood trim (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation: 

Following parts of wood trim (4) must not be damaged or missing:

1. Shaft
2. Speed nut
3. Stud
   Fig 3: Identifying Wood Trim Parts

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Installation: 

If necessary, replace damaged clip (1) (Hutfix).

Replacing clip (Hutfix): 

1. Turn clip (1) with screwdriver to left by approx. 60°.
2. Lever out clip (1) from below.
   Fig 5: Replacing Clip

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Installation: 

1. Insert clip (1) from above and snap into place at bottom. Then turn clip (1) with screwdriver to right by approx. 60°.
2. Clip (1) in end position.
   Fig 6: Installing Clip

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