51 45 030 Removing and installing instrument panel trim
NOTE:
Observe the following instructions to facilitate removal of the instrument panel trim:
- Move front seats back completely and lower
- Move steering column into "lower" and "extended" position
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove TRIM PANELS FOR ROOF PILLAR AT FRONT
- Remove STEERING-COLUMN SWITCH CLUSTER
- Remove steering column shroud upper section/lower section . See 32 31 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING UPPER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN SHROUD or 32 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN SHROUD
- Remove INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
- Remove RADIO AND IHKA CONTROLS
- Remove LIGHT OPERATING UNIT
- CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY
- Remove RIGHT GLOVE BOX WITH HOUSING
- Remove COMPLETE CENTER CONSOLE
- Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism . See 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY (ECE ONLY) or 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY (US ONLY)
- In appropriate version:
- Remove COVER FOR HEAD-UP DISPLAY
NOTE:
Shown removed here for purposes of clarity. Wiring harness is therefore not included in graphic.
Disconnect plug connection (1) from front passenger airbag unit.
(Observe notes regarding AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS ).
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 51 45 5AZ .
Pull back instrument panel trim (2) and remove in direction of arrow.
Unlock plug connections behind and disconnect.
Installation note:
Make sure guides (1) on instrument panel trim (2) are correctly seated in respective mountings.
Make sure gaskets are correctly seated on air ducts.
Make sure electrical leads are correctly laid.