51 45 105 Removing and installing/replacing function support on instrument panel trim
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead, see 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
- Remove complete center console, see 51 16... Removing and installing/replacing side carpet on storage compartment (center console) .
- Remove right glovebox, see 51 16 360 Removing and installing right glovebox .
- Remove Start/Stop switch, see 61 31 014 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING START/STOP SWITCH .
- Remove Car Communication Computer, see 65 83 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CAR COMMUNICATION COMPUTER .
Release screws (1).
Feed function support (2) out of instrument panel trim.