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51 45 ... Replacing side cover on instrument panel

Special tools required: 

See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unclip cover (1) with special tool 00 9 340  in direction of arrow from instrument panel trim (2).

If necessary, disconnect associated plug connection.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Instrument Panel Trim
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Catches (1) of cover (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches And Cover
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If replacing version with Isofix system version: 

Remove switch for passenger airbag deactivation.