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

Release screws (1).

Feed out bottom right instrument panel trim (2) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection of footwell light (3).

Remove bottom right instrument panel trim (2).

Fig 1: Removing Bottom Right Instrument Panel Trim

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Installation: 

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

Replacement: 

• Remove footwell light  (4).
  Fig 2: Identifying Mounts, Guide And Instrument Panel Trim

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