51 45 030 Removing and installing instrument panel trim

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Disconnect battery negative lead. See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY

Remove fixture for steering column switch. See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES

Remove center console. See Figure

Remove trim for center console.

Remove right glovebox. See 51 16 360 Removing and installing right glove box

Remove all clip-fitted trims (on instrument panel).

Remove carrier in center console. See 51 16... Removing and installing/replacing carrier in storage tray

Remove both panels for front roof pillar. See 51 44 011 Removing and installing / replacing headliner (with slide/tilt sunroof)

Remove light switch unit. See 61 31 033 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LIGHT SWITCH UNIT

Remove complete instrument carrier. See 62 21 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE INSTRUMENT CARRIER

Remove heating controls. See 64 11 748 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HEATER CONTROLS (A/C CONTROL)

If necessary, remove radio receiver. See 65 11 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RADIO RECEIVER (BUILT-IN UNIT)

Remove airbag module on passenger side. See 65 77 550 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING IMPACT SENSOR FOR LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG

If necessary, release screw (1).

Fig 1: Removing Glovebox Screw

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Remove glovebox light (1) from opening (2).

Fig 2: Removing Glovebox Light From Opening

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Disconnect plug connection and remove glovebox light (1).

Release screws (1).

If necessary, release pin (2).

Remove insert (3) towards bottom.

Fig 3: Removing Insert

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Feed out wire (1) for glovebox light from guides (2).

Fig 4: Removing Glovebox Light Wire From Guides

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Disconnect plug (1) and feed out cable (2) from guides.

Fig 5: Removing Cable From Guides

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Press panel (1) somewhat to rear and remove from guides (2).

Feed out clip (3) on panel (1) to front/right.

Fig 6: Removing Clip On Panel To Front/Right

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Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove panel.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Installation:

Retaining pins (2) and clip (3) must not be damaged.

Release screws (1).

Remove defroster nozzle (2) towards rear.

Fig 8: Removing Defroster Nozzle Towards Rear

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Remove screw or expansion rivet lower section (1).

Fig 9: Removing Screw Or Expansion Rivet Lower Section

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Instrument panel (2), right.

Slacken nut (1).

Fig 10: Slacking Nut

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Disconnect plug connection (1) for solar sensor.

Fig 11: Disconnecting Plug Connection For Solar Sensor

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Move front seats as far back as possible.

Apply handbrake fully.

Pull out instrument panel (2) towards rear and lift out through front right door.

Fig 12: Removing Instrument Panel

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Installation:

Push guide (1) into locator (2).

Fig 13: Pushing Guide Into Locator

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Installation:

Screw down shelf (1) and instrument panel trim (2) with screws (3) and center.

Loosen nut (4).

Center shelf (1) and instrument panel trim (2) and tighten nut (4).

Fig 14: Installing Center Shelf And Instrument Panel Trim

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