51 45... Replacing Side Cover On Instrument Panel

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 340

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Pull off mucket of front door in area of cover

Unclip cover (1) with special tool 00 9 340 in direction of arrow from instrument panel trim (2).

If necessary, disconnect associated plug connection.

Fig 1: Removing Cover With Special Tool 00 9 340

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Catches (1) of cover (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Catches Of Cover

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If replacing version with Isofix system version: 

Remove SWITCH FOR PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION .