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 51 45 363 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER WOOD TRIM ON INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screw

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Release nut (1).

Installation: 

Tightening torque, 51 45 2AZ.  See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA .

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 And 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 With Wood Trim

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Installation: 

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

Fig 5: Identifying Pin And Threaded Pin Of 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 And 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: Turning Clip With Screwdriver

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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: Inserting Clip

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