51 45 314 Removing and installing/replacing trim for instrument panel center section

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

A hard disk is installed in the Car Information Computer (CIC).

Carry out mechanical work on the CIC and adjacent components with care.

Avoid subjecting the CIC to shaking/shocks.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws on tunnel (1) on left and right.

Tightening torque 51 16 7AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Tunnel

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 4AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Center Console Screws

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Release screws (1).

Slide center console (2) in direction of arrow towards rear.

Remove center trim for instrument panel (3).

Installation note:

Make trim for instrument panel center section (3) is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Center Console, Instrument Panel And Screws

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