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51 45 380 Removing and installing (replacing) right decorative strip on instrument panel

Special tools required: 

See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Do not turn special tool 00 9 317  when levering out and pay attention to pressure points.

Lever out right decorative strip (2) from left side beginning at retaining points (1) with special tool 00 9 317  .

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove decorative strip (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Decorative Strip And Retaining Points
G04752801Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Clips (1) must be seated in associated mountings.

If necessary, remove clips (1) remaining on decorative strip.

Replace damaged clips (1):

  1. A Turn clip (1) with screwdriver to left by approx. 90°.
  2. B Lever out clip (1) from below.
Fig 2: Identifying Clips
G04752797Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: