51 45 275 Removing and installing (replacing) outer trim on right glovebox

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove RIGHT FRESH-AIR GRILLE
• Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL, BOTTOM LEFT 
• If necessary, open glovebox cover.

Release screws (1) on trim (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Trim And Screw

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Unclip trim (1) downwards from retainer (2).

Feed trim (1) sideways out of guides (3) and remove.

Installation: 

Guides (3) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty retainer (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Trim Guides, Faulty Retainer

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