51 45 314 Removing and installing/replacing center (bottom) instrument panel trim

Special tools required: 

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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove middle trim for instrument panel  
• Remove trim for ashtray  

Release trim (1) with special tool 00 9 317  first at top from retainers (2), then at bottom from pin (3).

Disconnect associated plug connections and remove trim (1).

Installation: 

Retainers (1) and pins (3) must not be damaged.

Replacement: 

Remove switch (2).  See 61 31 052 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTRE CONSOLE SWITCH CLUSTER ON LEFT AND RIGHT (FROM 03/2007) .