51 45 030 Removing and installing instrument panel trim

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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 and LOWER SECTION .
Remove INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Remove RADIO AND IHKA CONTROLS
Remove LIGHT OPERATING UNIT
Remove FOLDING COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE
Remove CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY (CID)
Remove CENTRAL COVER FOR DASHBOARD
Remove COMPLETE CENTRE CONSOLE
Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism. See TRIM PANEL (US ONLY) or TRIM PANEL (ECE ONLY) .
Remove FOLDING COMPARTMENT ON DRIVER'S SIDE
Remove RIGHT GLOVE BOX WITH HOUSING
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 ).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Front Passenger Airbag Unit

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Fig 2: Removing Instrument Panel Trim

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Release screws (1).

Pull back instrument panel trim (2) and remove in direction of arrow.

Unlock plug connections behind and disconnect.

Installation note:

As repair solution "Dashboard squeaks and rattles", new oval-head dashboard screws (1) are available with a second washer under BMW part number 07 14 9 240 740. If a new version has not yet been installed, retrofit the dashboard oval-head screws (1) on the top left and right on the dashboard (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Dashboard And Dashboard Oval-Head Screws

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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.

If necessary, replace RESILIENT SEALING TAPE for VIN number inspection glass.

Fig 4: Identifying Guides On Instrument Panel Trim

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