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 51 45 363 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER WOOD TRIM ON INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Release nut (1).

Installation: 

Tightening torque, 51 45 2AZ in 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 Speed Nut

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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: Aligning 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: View Of Clip In End Position

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