Remove instrument panel trim

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
Refer to ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM AT BOTTOM RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE TRIM PANEL FOR THE LEFT AND RIGHT CENTER CONSOLE .
Refer to REMOVING GEARSHIFT LEVER COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE TRIM FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING CENTER CONSOLE FULLY WITH CENTER ARMREST .
Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING KNEE AIRBAG .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT GLOVE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE AUDIO OPERATING UNIT AND THE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE MID-RANGE SPEAKER FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE HEAD UNIT HIGH (HU-H) .
Refer to REMOVING THE FINISHER ON THE RIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING DECORATIVE STRIP FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE START-STOP BUTTON .
Refer to REMOVING THE LIGHT OPERATING UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT A-PILLAR TRIM PANELS .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE TRIM PANEL IN THE FOOTWELL AT THE A-PILLAR .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT RIGHT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE TRIM PANEL IN THE FOOTWELL AT THE RIGHT-HAND A-PILLAR .
Refer to REMOVING AIRBAG UNIT OF THE STEERING WHEEL/SPORTS STEERING WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING STEERING WHEEL/SPORTS STEERING WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD UPPER SECTION .
Refer to REMOVING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD LOWER SECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE STEERING COLUMN SWITCH CLUSTER (SZL) .
Refer to REMOVING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (KOMBI) .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT FOLD-DOWN COMPARTMENT .

Instrument panel

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Notes on unlocking/locking airbag plug connections form the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: UNLOCKING/LOCKING AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS .

Loosen screws (1) .
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection of the front passenger airbag.
Guide out the instrument panel trim with the help of an auxiliary person and unlock and disconnect all the plug connections.
Release the wiring harness from the instrument panel trim.
Guide out the instrument panel trim through the door aperture from the vehicle.