51 45 360 Removing And Installing/Replacing Wood Trim On Left

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Special Tools Required:

00 9 321

Remove left fresh-air grill. Refer to 64 22 137 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT FRESH AIR GRILL (AUTOMATIC A/C HIGH) .

Remove instrument cluster trim. This task is described in 51 45 363 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER WOOD TRIM ON INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Release nut (1).

Installation:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Nut

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Release screw (1).

With special tool 00 9 321 (fishbone) through opening for fresh air grill, unclip wood trim (3) next to retaining pin (2).

Remove wood trim (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Wood Trim

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Installation:

Following parts of wood trim (4) must not be damaged or missing:

Shaft.
Speed nut.
Stud.

Fig 3: Identifying Speed Nut
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Installation:

If necessary, replace damaged clip (1) (Hutfix).

Fig 4: View Of Clip (Hutfix)

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Replacing Clip (Hutfix):

Turn clip (1) with screwdriver to left by approx. 60°.
Lever out clip (1) from below.

Fig 5: Aligning Clip
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Installation:

Insert clip (1) from above and snap into place at bottom.
Then turn clip (1) with screwdriver to right by approx. 60°.
Clip (1) in end position.

Fig 6: View Of Clip In End Position
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