51 46 026 Removing and installing or replacing front air outlet trim grille (convertible): Notes

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM COVER ON REAR LEFT/RIGHT ROLLOVER PROTECTION SYSTEM .
Remove UPPER SECTION OF SIDE TRIM PANEL, LEFT/RIGHT .
Tilt backrest forwards.
Open lid for retractable hardtop, fold in retractable hardtop if necessary

Lift trim cover (1) out of retainers (2) with special tool 00 9 323 (scraper) and feed out towards rear.

Installation:

Catches (2) on trim (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Lifting Trim Cover Of Retainers With Special Tool 00 9 323

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Unclip trim cover (1) on left/right forwards.

Fig 2: Identifying Trim Cover

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Pull off cover (1) downwards.

Lever out covers (2) and release screws underneath.

Tightening torque: 8 Nm

Fig 3: Identifying Lever Out Covers

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Release clips (1).

Release screws (2).

Tightening torque: 8 Nm

Remove seat belts (3) from trim grille (4).

Detach trim grille (4) by lifting upwards.

Installation:

Remove all screws/clips on trim grille (4).

Align trim grille (4) with rollover protection system and secure screws/clips.

Fig 4: Identifying Seat Belts, Trim Grille With Clips And Screws

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