51 45 310 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Center Trim For Instrument Panel
Special tools required:
- 00 9 317
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove center fresh air grill . See 64 22 164 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MIDDLE FRESH-AIR GRILLE .
Release screws (1).
Carefully unclip trim (2) with special tool 00 9 317 at retaining points (3) and pull out.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Remove center trim for instrument panel (3).
Installation:
Make sure retainers (2) on trim are correctly seated.
If necessary, replace faulty retainers.
Replacement:
- Remove center console switch center . See 61 31 052 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTRE CONSOLE SWITCH CLUSTER .
- Remove operator unit for heater/air conditioner . See 64 11 376 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CONTROL PANEL FOR HEATER - A/C SYSTEM .