51 45 031 Replacing instrument panel trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Remove RIGHT GLOVEBOX
Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL, DRIVER'S SIDE on right
Remove START/STOP SWITCH
Remove FRONT SPEAKER CARRIER
Remove RIGHT FRESH-AIR GRILLE

Unclip wiring harness for glovebox (1) and remove.

Detach right knee protection (2).

Unclip frame for steering column cutout (4).

Release screws (5) and remove ventilation ducts (3).

Remove PASSENGER AIRBAG (6).

Remove cable for glovebox emergency release (7).

Fig 1: Identifying Components To Be Removed

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Release screws (1).

Remove center function carrier (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Center Function Carrier And Screws

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