51 45 177 Removing And Installing/Replacing Panel For Active Knee Protector On Left

Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery. Refer to 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Disconnect battery negative lead.

Remove middle instrument panel trim. 51 45... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM 

Remove lighting control unit. Refer to 61 31 037 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LIGHTING CONTROL UNIT .

Remove trim panel for pedal assembly. Refer to 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .

Turn plug connection (1) approx. 30° counterclockwise and remove from holder (2).

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Release screws (1).

Installation: 

Tightening torque, 51 45 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Removing Screws

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Release screws (1).

Installation: 

Tightening torque, 51 45 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove panel (2).

Fig 3: Removing Panel

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Installation: 

Slide guide (1) of steering column panel into mounting (2).

Fig 4: Locating Guide Of Steering Column Panel

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