51 45 031 Replacing instrument panel trim

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1) on gap cover for steering column (2).

Carefully pull off light switch wiring harness (3) secured with double-sided adhesive tape.

Installation:

Re-lay light switch wiring harness (3) in designated notch of instrument panel trim (4).

Fig 1: Light Switch Wiring Harness And Instrument Panel Trim

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Release screws (1).

Remove trim from cutout for instrument cluster (2).

Remove gap cover for steering column (3).

Fig 2: Instrument Cluster And Steering Column

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If necessary, release screws (1) and remove trim (2).

Remove all metal nuts (3) from instrument panel trim (4).

Fig 3: Screws And Trim

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