51 45 031 Replacing instrument panel trim

Special tools required:

• 00 9 340

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove Instrument Panel Trim 

Release screws (1).

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

Fig 1: Identifying Centre Function Carrier , Instrument Panel Trim And Mounting Screws

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Release screws (1).

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

Fig 2: Identifying Speaker Receptacle, Instrument Panel Trim And Screws

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Remove Airbag Module On Passenger Side.

Release screws (1).

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

Fig 3: Identifying Airbag Module, Instrument Panel Trim And Screws

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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: Identifying Steering Column Opening, Fresh-Air Gills, Instrument Panel Trim And Special Tool (00 9 340)

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

Fig 5: Identifying Clips, Instrument Panel Trim And Nuts

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