51 45 185 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim For Pedal Assembly

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Move steering column upwards to max. possible position.

Release screws (1) and expansion rivets (2).

Unlock rotary clip (3) (turn through 90°).

Fig 1: Locating Screws And Expansion Rivets

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Unlock left/right retaining clips (1) and fold trim (2) down.

Fig 2: Identifying Left/Right Retaining Clips

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Remove and feed out footwell light (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2) from gong.

Release lock (3) and press out plug (4) through opened OBD socket.

Replacement only:

Release locks (5) and remove OBD socket (6).

OBD = on-board diagnosis.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection From Gong

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Replacement only:

Unlock gong (1) and remove from trim (2).

Fig 4: Locating Gong In Trim

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