51 45 310 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Center Trim For Instrument Panel: Replacement

• Remove operator unit for heating and air conditioning system  . See 64 11 377 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER OPERATOR UNIT (VERSION WITHOUT CCC/ASK) (128i) or 64 11 378 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER OPERATOR UNIT (VERSION WITH CCC/ASK) (128i) , or 64 11 377 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER OPERATOR UNIT (VERSION WITHOUT CCC/ASK) (135i) or 64 11 378 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER OPERATOR UNIT (VERSION WITH CCC/ASK) (135i) .
• If necessary, remove center console switch cluster  . See 61 31 052 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (OR REPLACING VERSION WITHOUT CCC) CENTER CONSOLE SWITCH CLUSTER (AFTER 03/2007) or 61 31 054 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (OR REPLACING VERSION WITH CCC) CENTER CONSOLE SWITCH CLUSTER (AFTER 03/2007) .
  Fig 1: Uncliping Top Trim Cover Using Special Tool 00 9 340

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Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty holders (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Faulty Holders

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