51 46 026 Removing and installing or replacing front air outlet trim grille

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear left/right HEAD RESTRAINTS
• Remove left/right SIDE TRIM PANEL UPPER SECTION 
• Fold backrest forward
• Open flap for retractable hardtop, if necessary fold in retractable hardtop

Unclip trim (1) on left/right towards the front.

Fig 1: Removing Trim

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Release clamps (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Clamps

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Release screws (1).

Lever out covers (2) and release screws underneath.

Feed out seat belts (3) and remove ornamental grille air outlet.

Fig 3: Identifying Seat Belts, Covers, And Screws

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