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 air vent cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Release screws (1). Remove air vent cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Cover For Air Outlet Vent

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