51 45 031 Replacing instrument panel trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove instrument panel trim
Remove right fresh-air grill . See 64 22 138 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT FRESH-AIR GRILL .

Unclip both heated-air duct trims (1) in direction of arrow and remove from instrument panel trim (3).

Unclip passenger-side vent (2) in direction of arrow and remove from instrument panel trim (3).

Fig 1: Uncliping Passenger-Side Vent

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Release clips (2).

Remove top steering column cover (1) in direction of arrow from instrument panel trim (3).

Release screws (4).

Remove driver's-side air duct (5) from instrument panel trim (3).

Fig 2: Removing Top Steering Column Cover

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Release screws (1).

Remove passenger-side air duct (2) from instrument panel trim (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Passenger-Side Air Duct, Instrument Panel Trim And Screws

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Remove clips (1).

NOTE: Replace damaged clips (1):

Turn clip (1) with screwdriver to left by approx. 60 °.
Lever out clip (1) from below.

Fig 4: Removing Clips
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Release screws (1).

Remove instrument panel function carrier (2) from instrument panel trim (3).

Removal all metal nuts (4) from instrument panel trim (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Instrument Panel Function Carrier, Instrument Panel Trim And Screws

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Version with head-up display:

Release screws (1).

Remove head-up display frame (2) in direction of arrow from instrument panel trim (3).

Fig 6: Removing Head-Up Display Frame From Instrument Panel Trim

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