51 45 310 Removing and installing (replacing) center instrument panel trim (from 03/2007)

Special tools required: 

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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove decorative strip on instrument panel on right  

Release screws (1).

Unclip trim (3) from retainers (3) with special tool 00 9 317  .

Disconnect associated plug connections and remove trim (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Centre Instrument Panel Trim Retainers

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

Remove control panel for heater - A/C system.