51 45 263 Removing And Installing/Replacing Instrument Panel Trim On Right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE wood trim on instrument panel on right.

Disconnect Bowden cable (1) for glovebox.

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable

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NOTE:

In the version equipped with a CD changer, the CD changer is secured with screws (2).

Release screws (1) and (2).

Version with CD changer:

Pull out CD changer (4) and trim (3) together slightly.

Fig 2: Identifying CD Changer And Trim

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Release lock (1) and detach holder (2) from CD changer (3) on left and right.

Remove trim (4).

Fig 3: Detaching Holder From CD Changer

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Installation:

When installing CD changer (3), make sure radio retaining pin (2) is correctly inserted in fixture (1).

Fig 4: Identifying CD Changer, Radio Retaining Pin And Fixture

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Version without CD changer:

Release lock (1) on left/right and remove trim (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Lock And Trim

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Both versions:

Installation:

Make sure holder (2) is correctly seated in panel (1).

Replacement only:

Remove button for glovebox.

Fig 6: Identifying Holder And Panel

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