51 45 030 Removing and installing instrument panel trim
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove Storage Compartment
- Move front seats back completely and lower
- Disconnect Battery Negative Lead
- Remove Fixture For Steering Column Stalk
- Remove both Trims For Front Roof Pillar
- Remove Trim Panel For Pedal Assembly
- Remove Instrument Cluster
- Remove Light Operator Unit
- Remove Decorative Strip On Instrument Panel On Right
- Remove Operator Unit For Heater/Air Conditioner
- Remove Insert For Radio Control Key
- In appropriate version:
- Remove Radio Receiver
- Remove Audio System Controller
- Remove Car Communication Computer
- If necessary, remove On-Board Monitor
- Remove Right Glovebox With Housing
- Remove Speaker
- If necessary, remove Solar Sensor
Release screws (1).
Release screw (3).
Pull back instrument panel trim (2) in direction of arrow.
Disconnect available plug connections and remove instrument panel trim (2).
Installation:
Make sure guides (2) of instrument panel trim (1) are correctly seated in mountings.
Make sure seals are correctly seated on air ducts.