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

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

Fig 1: Removing Instrument Cover

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IMPORTANT: Pull off carefully (risk of damage).

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:

Foam pads.
Felt strip along front edge (grinding noise).
Trim, middle.
Trim, left/right.

Fig 3: Identifying Parts Of Instrument Panel Top Section Trim
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