51 45 050 Removing and installing instrument panel top section trim (up to 04/07)

Lever out cover on left/right in direction of arrow and remove towards rear.

Fig 1: Removing Instrument Cover

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Release screws (1) on left/right.

Remove panelling.

Installation: 

Instrument panel top section trim must be correctly aligned during fitting.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Screws

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Installation: 

Following parts of instrument panel top section trim (5) must not be damaged or missing:

1. Foam pads.
2. Felt strip along front edge (grinding noise).
3. Trim, middle.
4. Trim, left/right.
   Fig 3: Identifying Parts Of Instrument Panel Top Section Trim

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