51 45 314 Removing and installing/replacing dashboard cover center section

A hard disk is installed in the Car Information Computer (CIC).

Carry out mechanical work on the CIC and adjacent components with care.

Avoid subjecting the CIC to vibration/shocks.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove RADIO - A/C CONTROL PANEL .
• Remove INTERIOR AERIAL FOR COMFORT ACCESS SYSTEM .
• Remove RIGHT GLOVE BOX WITH HOUSING .
• Remove TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM .
• Remove REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM 

Release screws on tunnel (1) on left and right.

Tightening torque 51 16 7AZ .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 4AZ .

Release screws (1).

Slightly raise rear of center console (2) and pull to rear in direction of arrow.

Feed out trim (3).

Installation note: 

Ensure cover (3) is correctly seated.