51 45... Replacing side cover on instrument panel: Notes

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 340  , see 00 9 340 DISASSEMBLY AID (2 PIECES) .

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.

Version with Isofix system: 

Disconnect plug connection for passenger airbag switch

Fig 1: Uncoupling Cover With Special Tool (00 9 340)

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Retaining clips (1) of cover (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Cover Clips

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