51 45 180 Removing And Installing Trim For Instrument Panel, Bottom Left

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Remove trim for pedal assembly. Refer to 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Removing Trim

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Disconnect plug connection for OBD socket (2).

Unclip rubber gaiter from steering wheel trim and remove trim (2).

Installation:

Clip rubber gaiter (1) correctly with clips (1) into fixtures (3) in steering wheel trim.

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Gaiter

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty metal nuts (1).

Fig 3: Removing OBD Socket From Trim

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Rubber gaiter (2) and styrofoam (3) must not be damaged.

Replacement only:

Remove OBD socket (4) from trim (5).