51 45 031 Replacing instrument panel trim
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove instrument panel trim
- Remove decorative strip on instrument panel on left
- Remove speaker trim
- If necessary, remove speaker . See 65 13 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPEAKER (MID-RANGE SPEAKER, IN INSTRUMENT PANEL) .
- If necessary, remove front inner and front outer cup holder carriers . See 51 16... Removing and installing/replacing front inner cup holder carrier and 51 16... Removing and installing/replacing front outer cup holder carrier .
Expand locking rings (1) and remove.
NOTE:
Replace locking rings (1).
Remove top steering column cover (2).
Unclip bottom steering column cover (4) from retainers (3) and remove.
Release screws (1) and remove driver's side storage compartment (2).
Release screws (1) and remove function carrier for light switch center (2).
Release screws (1) and remove function carrier for instrument panel (2).
Release screws (1) and remove frame for passenger airbag (2).
Release screws (3) and remove function carrier for right decorative strip (4).
Removal all metal nuts (1) from instrument panel trim (2).
Unclip trims for defrost outlet (3) on outside in each case and remove.