64 22 161 Removing and installing/replacing middle fresh air grille

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove decorative trim for instrument panel (middle). Refer to 51 45 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DECORATIVE TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL (MIDDLE) .

Turn trim ring of air vent (1) and detach towards front.

Installation: 

Rims must snap into place correctly.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Ring Of Air Vent

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Release clips (1) and remove air vent.

Fig 2: Removing Air Vent Clips

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