51 45 380 Removing and installing (replacing) right decorative strip on instrument panel

Special tools required: 

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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove switch for hazard warning system/central locking  . See 61 31 079 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS/CENTRAL LOCKING .

If necessary, release screw (1).

Lever out decorative strip (2) at retaining points (1) starting from outside with special tool 00 9 317  .

If necessary, disconnect associated plug connection and remove decorative strip (2).

Installation: 

Clips (1) must be seated in associated mountings.

If necessary, remove clips (1) remaining on right decorative strip for instrument panel.

Replace damaged clips (1):

1. A Turn clip (1) with screwdriver to left by approx. 60°.
2. B Lever out clip (1) from below.
   Fig 3: Removing Clips Of Right Decorative Strip For Instrument Panel

   Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

• Remove right fresh-air grille  . See 64 22 138 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT FRESH-AIR GRILL .
• Remove center fresh-air grille  . See 64 22 162 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MIDDLE FRESH-AIR GRILLE .