51 45 031 Replacing instrument panel trim

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 Gap Cover Of Steering Column

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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 And Air Ducts

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