51 45 181 Removing And Installing/Replacing Bottom Right Trim For Instrument Panel

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NOTE: Move front passenger seat completely towards rear.

Unclip cover (1) with MOST direct access and feed out.

Release screws (2).

Feed out trim (3).

If necessary, detach plug from footwell light.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Screws

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Installation:

Guides (1) of trim (2) must be correctly seated in lug (3).

Replacement:

If necessary, remove footwell light. See 63 31 023 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FOOTWELL LIGHT (ON FLOOR TRIM PANEL, REAR) .

Fig 2: Identifying Guides Of Trim

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