51 45 385 Removing and installing/replacing middle decorative strip on instrument panel

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IMPORTANT: 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 vibration/shocks.

Unclip trim strip (1) at marked points.

If necessary, replace defective clips.

Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Trim Strip

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Unlock plug connections (1) and (2) and disconnect.

Remove decorative strip (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Decorative Strip Plug Connections

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