51 45 250 Removing And Installing/Replacing Knee Protection, Driver's Side, Left

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL AT BOTTOM LEFT 
• Remove AIR OUTLET VENT AT SIDE LEFT 

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Release screws (1).

Remove knee protection (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Knee Protection

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