51 45 030 Removing and installing instrument panel trim

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NOTE: Observe the following instructions to facilitate removal of the instrument panel trim:

Move seats back completely and lower
Open convertible top

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Center Console . See 51 16 200 Removing And Installing Storage Tray .
Remove trim for roof pillar, front left and right. See 51 43 201 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Trim For Front Left Or Right Roof Pillar .
Remove finisher on panel for instrument panel, right . See 51 16 222 Replacing Finisher On Right Instrument Panel Trim .
Remove control panel for heater - A/C system . See 64 11 377 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CONTROL PANEL FOR HEATER - A/C SYSTEM .
If necessary, remove Central Information Display . See 65 50 055 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY .
Remove fixture for steering column stalks . See 61 31 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FIXTURE FOR STEERING COLUMN STALK .
Remove instrument cluster . See 62 11 280 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Remove light switch unit . See 61 31 033 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LIGHT SWITCH UNIT .
Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar, left . See 51 43 070 Removing And Installing/Replacing Side Trim Panel, Footwell, On A-Pillar, Left .
Remove airbag module for driver's knee protection . See KNEE AIR BAG MODULES .
Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar, right . See 51 43 075 Removing And Installing/Replacing Side Trim Panel, Footwell, On A-Pillar, Right .
Remove airbag module on passenger side . See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE (PASSENGER-SIDE) .

Release screw (1) on support tube (2).

Fig 1: Releasing Screw (1) On Support Tube (2) - (1 Of 2)

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Release screw (1) on support tube (2).

Fig 2: Releasing Screw (1) On Support Tube (2) - (2 Of 2)

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Release screws (1) in area of passenger footwell.

Fig 3: Releasing Screws (1) In Area Of Passenger Footwell

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Release screw (1) in area of middle air duct (2).

Fig 4: Releasing Screw (1) In Area Of Middle Air Duct (2)

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Release screws (1) in area of driver's footwell.

Fig 5: Releasing Screws (1) In Area Of Driver's Footwell

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Unlock OBD socket connector (1) and unclip in direction of arrow.

Release nut (2) in area of left air duct.

Fig 6: Releasing Nut In Area Of Left Air Duct

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on passenger airbag switch (2).

Release nut (3) in area of right air duct.

Fig 7: Releasing Nut (3) In Area Of Right Air Duct

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Pull back trim for instrument panel (1) and remove.

Fig 8: Pulling Back Trim For Instrument Panel (1)

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Installation:

Make sure guides (1) of instrument panel trim (2) are correctly seated in mountings.

Fig 9: Making Sure Guides (1) Of Instrument Panel Trim (2) Are Correctly Seated In Mountings

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