51 45... Replacing side cover on instrument panel

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Special tools required:

00 9 340

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Pull off mucket of front door in area of cover

Unclip cover (1) with special tool 00 9 340 in direction of arrow from instrument panel trim.

Version with Isofix system:

Disconnect plug connection for passenger airbag switch

Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Trim Cover Using Special Tool (00 9 340)

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Retaining clips (1) of cover (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Clips Of Cover

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Replacement:

Remove PASSENGER AIRBAG SWITCH