51 45 030 Removing and installing instrument panel trim
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with Notes On Protection Against Electrostatic Damage (ESD Protection).
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 WITHOUT CCC/ASK or WITH CCC/ASK
- 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
Unfasten screws (1 and 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.