51 45 031 Replacing instrument panel trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY
Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Modify LIGHT OPERATING FACILITY .
Modify FRESH AIR GRILLE

Press gap cover (2) of steering column at left and right slightly inward in direction of arrow and lever out at top, then remove completely.

Fig 1: Pressing Steering Column Gap Cover

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Modify PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG MODULE (1) .

Modify air ducts (2).

If necessary, replace and modify faulty retaining elements (3).

If necessary, modify other retaining elements that are not included with the new part.

Fig 2: Passenger Side Airbag Module, Air Ducts And Retaining Elements

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