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

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Special Tools Required

00 9 340 DISASSEMBLY AID (2 PIECES) and/or 00 9 340 DISASSEMBLY AID (2 PIECES)

IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage!

When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.

Version without CCC/ASK:

Unclip bottom trim cover (1) with special tool 00 9 340 .

Fig 1: Identifying Bottom Trim Cover With Special Tool (00 9 340)

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Unclip top trim cover (1) with special tool 00 9 340 .

Pull out trim (1) and disconnect associated plug connection.

Replacement:

Remove operator unit for heater/air conditioner . 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 2: Identifying Trim Cover
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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty holders (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Faulty Holders

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Version with CCC/ASK:

Remove control panel for heater - A/C system . See 64 11 378 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER OPERATOR UNIT (VERSION WITH CCC/ASK) (128i) or 64 11 378 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER OPERATOR UNIT (VERSION WITH CCC/ASK) (135i) .

Pull trim cover (1) inward to release from pin (2).

Detach trim cover (1) and disconnect plug connection.

Fig 4: Pulling Trim Cover

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Installation:

Make sure ribbon cable (1) is positioned correctly on trim cover (2).

Replacement:

If necessary, modify center console switch cluster (3) . 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 5: Identifying Ribbon Cable

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty holders (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Faulty Holders

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