51 45 181 Removing and installing/replacing bottom right trim for instrument panel

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 317  . See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Drive bottom trim (1) towards rear with special tool 00 9 317  and remove.

Installation: 

Make sure bottom trim (1) is correctly seated at retaining points (2).

Feed bottom trim (1) correctly into bottom right trim for instrument panel (3).

Release screws (1).

Move bottom right trim for instrument panel (2) slightly forwards and feed out towards rear.

Disconnect plug connection of footwell light (3).

Remove bottom right trim for instrument panel (2).

Installation: 

Mounts (1) and guides (2) of bottom right trim for instrument panel (3) must not be damaged.

Make sure mounts (1) are correctly seated.

Replacement: 

• Remove footwell light  (4). See 63 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FOOTWELL LIGHT .
  Fig 3: Identifying Mounts And Guides Of Bottom Right Trim For Instrument Panel

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.