51 45 377 Removing and installing/replacing decorative strip on middle fresh-air grille

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Special tools required:

00 9 323

Lever out decorative strip (1) with special tool 00 9 323 in direction of arrow.

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove decorative strip (1).

Fig 1: Removing Decorative Strip Using Special Tool (00 9 323)

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Installation:

Make sure retainers (1) are correctly seated on decorative strip.

Replacement:

Remove SWITCH FOR UNLOCKING GLOVEBOX (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Glovebox Switch And Retainers

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