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51 45 263 Removing and installing/replacing instrument panel trim on right

Special tools required: 

See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Carefully release trim (1) with special tool 00 9 321  from retainers (3) and lock pins (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Trim, Retainers And Lock Pins
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Installation: 

Clips (Hutfix) (1) must be seated in associated mountings.

Replace clips (Hutfix) (1) if they were released during removal.

  1. A Turn clip (Hutfix) (1) with screwdriver to left by approx. 90°
  2. B Lever out clip (Hutfix) (1) from below
Fig 2: Identifying Clip (Hutfix)
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Installation: 

Lock pins (1) and retainers (3) on trim (2) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace lock pins (1) and retainers (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Pins, Retainers And Trim
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