51 45 430 Removing and installing/replacing cover for air outlet vent on left (or right)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove decorative strip on instrument panel  . 
• Remove panel for roof pillar at front  . See panel for roof pillar at front right .
• Remove side cover from cover for air outlet vent  . 

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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