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

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

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 on left. See TRIM PANEL (US ONLY) or TRIM PANEL (ECE ONLY) .
Remove REAR CENTRE CONSOLE TRIM

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

Tightening torque 51 16 7AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Tunnel

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 4AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Center Console Screws

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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.

Fig 3: Identifying Center Console, Instrument Panel And Screws

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