51 45 031 Replacing Instrument Panel Trim

1. Remove left fresh air nozzle. Refer to 64 22 135 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING LEFT FRESH-AIR GRILL .
2. Remove panel for instrument panel. Refer to 51 45 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .

Unfasten screws (1) and remove bracket (2). Convertible only:

Stick sketch below to new instrument panel; this is included with the replacement instrument panel.

Cut out instrument panel at bottom in accordance with sketch.

Fig 1: Locating Bracket Retaining Screws

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Detach retainers (1) and remove cover (2) for steering column paneling.

Fig 2: Identifying Cover For Steering Column Paneling

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If necessary, release screw (1) and detach air duct (2) on left/right.

Fig 3: View Of Air Duct

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Lift fresh air grill (1) above catches (2) and press out.

Fig 4: Locating Catches On Fresh Air Grill

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Remove metal nuts (1) from tunnel (2) of instrument panel.

Fig 5: Identifying Metal Nuts On Tunnel Of Instrument Panel

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Passenger side:

Remove retainers (1) and (2).

Remove plastic nuts (3) and metal nuts (4).

Fig 6: Locating Plastic Nuts And Metal Nuts

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Driver's side:

Remove clips (1).

Fig 7: Removing Retaining Clips

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Driver's side:

Remove metal nuts (1) and plastic nuts (2).

Fig 8: View Of Metal Nuts And Plastic Nuts

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Driver's side:

Remove metal nuts (1) and plastic nuts (2).

Fig 9: Identifying Metal Nuts And Plastic Nuts

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