51 45 366 Removing and Installing/Replacing Wood Trim On Right

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 321 

Remove  fresh air grill on right and in center.

Remove instrument cluster trim. This task is described  in the section "Removing center wood trim on instrument panel". See 51 45 363 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER WOOD TRIM ON INSTRUMENT PANEL 

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Release nut (1).

Installation: 

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

Fig 2: Identifying Nut

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With special tool 00 9 321  (fishbone) through openings (1) for fresh air grill, unclip wood trim (2) next to retaining pin (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Wood Trim & Retaining Pin

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Slide threaded pin (2) with wood trim (1) out of panel (3).

Remove wood trim (1) towards rear.

Fig 4: Identifying Threaded Pin, Wood Trim & Panel

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Installation: 

Pin (1) and threaded pin (2) of wood trim (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 5: Identifying Pin, Threaded Pin & Wood Trim

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Installation: 

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

No clip (Hutfix) is fitted in mounting (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Clips & Mounting

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Replacing clip (Hutfix): 

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

Fig 7: Identifying Clip (1 Of 2)

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Installation: 

1. Insert clip (1) from above and snap into place at bottom. Then turn clip (1) with screwdriver to right by approx. 60°.
2. Clip (1) in end position.
   Fig 8: Identifying Clip (2 Of 2)

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