51 45 366 Removing And Installing/Replacing Wood Trim On Right

• 00 9 321

Remove fresh air grill on right and in center. Refer to 64 22 138 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT FRESH AIR GRILL (AUTOMATIC A/C HIGH) and 64 22 162 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER 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 screws (1).

Fig 1: Removing Trim Retaining Screws

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Release nut (1).

Installation: 

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

Fig 2: Removing Wood Trim Retaining 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: Locating Wood Trim Clips

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Slide threaded pin (2) with wood trim (1) out of panel (3).

Remove wood trim (1) towards rear.

Fig 4: View Of Threaded Pin In Wood Trim

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Installation: 

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

Fig 5: Locating Wood Trim Pins

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Installation: 

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

No clip (Hutfix) is fitted in mounting (2).

Fig 6: View Of Clips

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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: Aligning Clip (Hutfix)

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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: View Of Clip In End Position

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Special Tools Required: