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51 45 263 Removing and installing/replacing instrument panel trim on right

Special tools required:

Carefully release trim (1) with special tool 00 9 321 from retainers (3) and lock pins (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 321), Release Trim, Retainers And Lock Pins
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Installation: 

Clips (Hutfix) (1) must be seated in associated mountings.

Replace clips (Hutfix) (1) if they were released during removal.

  1. Turn clip (Hutfix) (1) with screwdriver to left by approx. 90°
  2. Lever out clip (Hutfix) (1) from below
    Fig 2: Installing Hutfix Clips In Associated Mounting
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Installation: 

Lock pins (1) and retainers (3) on trim (2) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace lock pins (1) and retainers (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Lock Pins, Retainers And Trim
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