51 45 181 Removing and installing/replacing bottom right trim for instrument panel

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Release screws (1).

Feed out bottom right instrument panel trim (2) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection of footwell light (3).

Remove bottom right instrument panel trim (2).

Fig 1: Removing Bottom Right Instrument Panel Trim

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Installation:

Mounts (1) and guide (2) of bottom right instrument panel trim (3) must not be damaged.

Replacement:

Remove footwell light (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Mounts, Guide And Instrument Panel Trim
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