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

Remove center console. See 51 16 200 Removing and installing storage tray

Remove trim for center console. See 51 16 211 Removing and installing/replacing finisher for storage tray

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

Remove all clip-fitted trims (on instrument panel). See 51 16 221 Replacing a clipped-in trim (decorative strip on panel for instrument panel, front or rear door)

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 43 201 Removing and installing or replacing trim for front left or right roof

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 11 750 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HEATING CONTROL (HEATER)

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 REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

If necessary, release screw (1).

Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Trim Screws

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

Disconnect plug connection and remove glovebox light (1).

Fig 2: Removing Glovebox Light From Opening

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Release screws (1).

If necessary, release pin (2).

Remove insert (3) towards bottom.

Fig 3: Removing Screws, Pin & Inserts

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

Fig 4: Removing Wire Of Glovebox Light From Guides

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

Fig 5: Disconnecting Plug & Removing Out 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 Panel From Guide

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Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove panel.

Installation:

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

Fig 7: Disconnecting Plug Connection & Removing Panel

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Release screws (1).

Remove defroster nozzle (2) towards rear.

Fig 8: Removing Defroster Nozzle

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Remove screw or expansion rivet lower section (1).

Instrument panel (2), right.

Fig 9: Removing Instrument Panel, Right

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Slacken nut (1).

Fig 10: Removing Nut

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Disconnect plug connection (1) for solar sensor.

Fig 11: Disconnecting Solar Sensor Plug Connection

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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: Installing 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 Instrument Panel

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