51 45 370 Removing and installing (replacing) left decorative strip on dashboard: Notes

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.

NOTE: Graphic shows F01.

Carefully remove decorative strip (1) 00 9 317 with special tool and disconnect plug connection behind.

Fig 1: Removing Decorative Strip Using Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Installation note:

Make sure clamps (1) are correctly seated on decorative strip (2).

Replace defective clamps.