51 45 266 Removing and installing/replacing right dashboard cover

Special tools required:

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 vibration/shocks.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

(Only with Radio Business or Radio Professional equipment specification)

NOTE: Carry out following operation only in case of optional equipment with Car Information Computer (CIC)

Unclip cover (1) with special tool 00 9 323 .

Fig 1: Unclipping Cover Using Special Tool (00 9 323)

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NOTE: For clearer illustration, shown with front trim panel on CIC removed.

Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Open glove box cover (1).

Release screws (2) at marked points in upper area of glove box.

Fig 3: Identifying Glove Box Cover With Screws

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Lever out cover for insertion slot (1) with special tool 00 9 323 and remove.

Release screw behind.

NOTE: On RHD vehicles, cover of insertion slot (1) is secured with a screw.

Carefully lever out dashboard cover (2) towards front.

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Remove dashboard pipe cover (2).

Fig 4: Removing Dashboard Cover Using Special Tool (00 9 323)

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Replacement: