51 45 031 Replacing instrument panel trim

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

Remove center function carrier (2) from instrument panel trim (3).

Fig 1: Screws, Centre Function Carrier, Instrument Panel Trim And Removal Direction

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Release screws (1).

Remove speaker receptacle (2) from instrument panel trim (3).

Fig 2: Speaker Receptacle And Instrument Panel Trim

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Release screws (1).

Remove holder for airbag module on passenger side (2) from instrument panel trim (3).

Fig 3: Screws, Instrument Panel Trim And Passenger Side Airbag Module Holder

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Unclip both side fresh-air grills (1) with special tool 00 9 340 in direction of arrow from instrument panel trim (2).

Unclip cover for steering column opening (3) in direction of arrow from instrument panel trim (2).

Fig 4: Fresh-Air Grills, Instrument Panel Trim, Steering Column Opening, Special Tool (00 9 340) And Removal Direction

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Remove all metal nuts (2) and clips (3) from instrument panel trim (1).

Fig 5: Instrument Panel Trim, Nuts And Clips

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