51 16 222 Replacing finisher on right instrument panel trim

Special tools required:

00 9 340

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right fresh-air grill (See 64 22 135 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT FRESH-AIR GRILL )

Version with radio:

Remove radio receiver (See 65 11 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RADIO RECEIVER )

Version without radio:

Remove radio cutout trim (See 51 45 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RADIO CUTOUT TRIM )

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Finisher on right instrument panel trim (3) is secured in outer front passenger area with a retaining clip (1) and if necessary with additional shims.

Press retaining clip (1) together and remove upwards from guide (2).

If necessary, remove shims.

Fig 2: Pressing Retaining Clip

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WARNING:

Retaining clip (1) may only be inserted from above.

Retaining clip (1) and if necessary shims must be seated without play.

Lever out trim (1) with special tool 00 9 340 from mounting points (2) and remove in direction of arrow. (See BODY EQUIPMENT - SPECIAL TOOLS article)

Fig 3: Levering Out Trim With Special Tool

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Installation:

Always provide trim (2) with new retainers (1).

Locator (3) in outer front passenger area must not be equipped with retainers (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Trim With New Retainers

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