51 45 430 Removing And Installing/Replacing Side Air Vent Cover (Left Or Right)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove decorative strip on dashboard. See LEFT DECORATIVE STRIP  and RIGHT DECORATIVE STRIP .
• Remove TRIM PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR AT FRONT 
• Remove LID OF AIR VENT COVER 

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Release screws (1).

Remove cover for air outlet vent (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Cover For Air Outlet Vent

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