51 45 031 Replacing instrument panel trim
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .
- Remove RIGHT GLOVEBOX .
- Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL, DRIVER'S SIDE on right.
- Remove START/STOP SWITCH .
- Remove FRONT SPEAKER CARRIER .
- Remove RIGHT FRESH-AIR GRILLE .
Unclip wiring harness for glovebox (1) and remove.
Detach right knee protection (2).
Unclip frame for steering column cutout (4).
Release screws (5) and remove ventilation ducts (3).
Remove PASSENGER AIRBAG (6).
Remove cable for glovebox emergency release (7).
Fig 1: Identifying Glovebox, Knee Protection, Passenger Airbag, Glovebox Emergency Release, Ventilation Ducts, Steering Column Cutout And Screws
Release screws (1).
Remove center function carrier (2).