51 45 030 Removing and installing instrument panel trim (2' Series coupe and convertible, 2017-2021)

Attention! 

Risk of damage!

A hard disk is installed in the Car Information Computer (CIC).

Carry out mechanical work on the CIC and adjacent components with care.

Avoid subjecting the CIC to vibrations.

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: 

• Refer to REMOVING TRIM PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR  at front left and right
• Refer to REMOVING SIDE PANEL ON DASHBOARD, LEFT/RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD ON LEFT .
• Refer to REMOVING RADIO AND IHKA CONTROLS .
• Refer to REMOVING STEERING COLUMN CONTROL PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
• Refer to REMOVING START/STOPPING SWITCH .
• Refer to REMOVING CENTER CONSOLE .
• Refer to REMOVING RIGHT GLOVE BOX WITH HOUSING .

Depending on version: 

• Remove speaker in dashboard. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPEAKER (TWEETER, IN DASHBOARD) .
• Refer to REMOVING CONTROL ELEMENT FOR DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM .

Detach plug connection (1) of front passenger airbag module (2).

(Observe notes regarding AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS ).

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Release and disconnect plug connection at light operating facility.

Release screws (1) on dashboard (2).

Tightening torque 51 45 7AZ .

Remove dashboard (2) with the aid of an assistant and unthread all electrical lines.

Installation note: 

Screw dashboard (2) in place from the middle to the outside.

Make sure all electrical lines are correctly routed.

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Installation note: 

Make sure guides (1) on dashboard (2) are correctly seated in respective mountings of the firewall.

Make sure gaskets are correctly seated on air ducts.

Correctly insert foam-padded part of dashboard (2) in center and install.

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