51 45 310 Removing and installing (replacing) center dashboard cover

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove CENTRE FRESH AIR GRILLE

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Carry out the following operation carefully so as to avoid damage.
Tape off instrument panel trim in working area.

Release screws (1).

Lift out cover for center of dashboard (2) from the mounting points (3) in the instrument panel trim with special tool 00 9 317 and pull forward.

Fig 1: Removing Center Dashboard Cover From Instrument Panel Trim Using Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove center dashboard cover (3).

Installation note:

Make sure retaining clips (2) are correctly seated on center dashboard cover (3).

Replace defective clamps.

Fig 2: Identifying Centre Dashboard Cover, Plug Connections And Retaining Clips

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Replacement:

Remove CENTRE CONSOLE CONTROL PANEL .

Remove CONTROL PANEL FOR HEATER - AIR CONDITIONING .