51 45... Replacing side cover on instrument panel

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 340

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Pull off mucket of front door in area of cover.

Unclip cover (1) with special tool 00 9 340 in direction of arrow from instrument panel trim (2).

If necessary, disconnect associated plug connection.

Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Cover Using Special Tool (00 9 340)

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Catches (1) of cover (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Panel Catches

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If replacing version with Isofix system version: 

Remove SWITCH FOR PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION .