51 46 025 Removing and installing/replacing cover on ornamental grille for air outlet

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Removal:

Remove expanding rivet (1).

Fig 1: Expanding Rivet

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Screws

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Lift out cover (1) on left and right.

Undo trim panel (2) from clips (3).

Fig 3: Trim Panel And Clips

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Remove fixture cover (1) left and right by moving it inwards.

Feed out trim panel (2) upwards and detach the seat belts while doing so.

Fig 4: Trim Panel And Cover

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Installation:

Feed in trim panel (2) downwards and attach the seat belts while doing so.

Install cover (1) left and right.

Fig 5: Trim Panel And Cover

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Clip in trim panel (2) into clips (3).

Install cover (1) left and right.

Fig 6: Trim Panel And Clips

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Tighten down screws (1).

Fig 7: Screws

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Mount expanding rivets (1).

Fig 8: Expanding Rivets

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Required follow-up work: