51 45 400 Remove and install the center dashboard cover

When working on trim panel components, make sure that visible surfaces are not scratched or damaged (e.g. by sharp-edged tools).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

Unclip the trim (2) from the clamps (3) by pressing toward the back.

Fig 1: Removing Trim From Clamps

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Installation note:

Replace faulty clamps (1).

Guides (2) must not be missing.

When fitting the cover, make sure guides (2) are correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Clamps And Guides

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