51 45 310 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Center Trim For Instrument Panel

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove center fresh air grill . See 64 22 164 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MIDDLE FRESH-AIR GRILLE .

Release screws (1).

Carefully unclip trim (2) with special tool 00 9 317 at retaining points (3) and pull out.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim With Special Tool

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove center trim for instrument panel (3).

Installation:

Make sure retainers (2) on trim are correctly seated.

If necessary, replace faulty retainers.

Replacement:

Remove center console switch center . See 61 31 052 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTRE CONSOLE SWITCH CLUSTER .
Remove operator unit for heater/air conditioner . See 64 11 376 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CONTROL PANEL FOR HEATER - A/C SYSTEM .

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Retainers
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