51 45 ... Removing and installing/replacing bottom right trim for instrument panel

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NOTE: Move front passenger seat completely towards rear.

Press bottom right instrument panel trim (1) forwards slightly and feed downwards out of guides (2).

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove bottom right instrument panel trim (1).

Fig 1: Instrument Panel Trim And Guides

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Installation:

Attachments (1) on bottom right instrument panel trim (2) must not be damaged.

Replacement:

Press catches (3) and remove footwell light (4).

Fig 2: Catches, Instrument Panel Trim And Footwell Light

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