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: Removing Steering Column Gap Cover

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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: Identifying Passenger Side Airbag Module, Air Ducts And Retaining Elements

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