51 45 360 Removing And Installing/Replacing Wood Trim On Left

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Special tools required:

00 9 321

REMOVE left fresh-air grill.

Remove instrument cluster trim. This task IS DESCRIBED in the section "Removing center wood trim on instrument panel".

Release nut (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque: 51 45 2AZ . See TRIM, INSTRUMENT PANEL for specs.

Fig 1: Identifying Nut

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Release screw (1).

With special tool 00 9 321 (fishbone) through opening for fresh air grill, unclip wood trim (3) next to retaining pin (2).

Remove wood trim (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Wood Trim

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Installation:

Following parts of wood trim (4) must not be damaged or missing:

Shaft
Speed nut
Stud

Fig 3: Identifying Speed Nut, Shaft And Wood Trim
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Installation:

If necessary, replace damaged clip (1) (Hutfix).

Fig 4: Identifying Clip

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Replacing clip (Hutfix):

Turn clip (1) with screwdriver to left by approx. 60°.
Lever out clip (1) from below.

Fig 5: Removing Clip
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Installation:

Insert clip (1) from above and snap into place at bottom.
Then turn clip (1) with screwdriver to right by approx. 60 °.
Clip (1) in end position.

Fig 6: Turning Clip
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