51 45 030 Removing and installing instrument panel trim

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NOTE: Observe the following instructions to facilitate removal of the instrument panel trim:

Move front seats back completely and lower
Move steering column into "lower" and "extended" position

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both trims for front roof pillar, see 51 43 201 Removing and installing/replacing panel for roof pillar at front (A-pillar), left or right
Remove fixture for steering column stalks, see 61 31 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FIXTURE FOR STEERING COLUMN STALK
Remove instrument cluster, see 62 11 280 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Remove light operator unit, see 61 31 037 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LIGHT CONTROL UNIT
Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar left, see 51 43 070 Removing and installing/replacing side trim panel, footwell, on A-pillar, left
In appropriate version:
- Remove storage compartment in instrument panel, see 51 45 ... Removing and installing storage tray in instrument panel
- Remove Central Information Display, see 65 50 055 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY
Remove radio receiver, see 65 11 045 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RADIO/NAVIGATION CONTROL PANEL
Remove finisher for preselector lever, see 51 16 210 Removing and installing/replacing trim for preselector lever
Remove storage compartment, see 51 16 200 Removing and installing storage compartment
Remove right glovebox with housing, see 51 16 366 Removing and installing right glovebox with housing
Remove front right cup holder, see 51 16 194 Removing and installing/replacing front side left or right cup holder
Remove footwell side trim panel from right A-pillar, see 51 43 075 Removing and installing/replacing side trim panel, footwell, on A-pillar, right
Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom left, see 51 45 ... Removing and installing/replacing bottom right trim for instrument panel
Remove airbag module on front passenger side, see 72 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING AIRBAG MODULE ON PASSENGER SIDE

Open locks (1) and pull down fuse carrier (2).

Fig 1: Locks And Fuse Carrier

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Open cover for passenger airbag (2).

NOTE: The mounting plate may fall into the passenger footwell when screws (1) are released.

Release screws (1), tightening torque: 72 12 10AZ, see 72 12 AIRBAG MODULES

Remove complete passenger airbag cover (2) with associated mounting plate.

Fig 2: Passenger Airbag Cover And Screw

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Installation:

Make sure mounting plate (1) is correctly seated in retaining strap (2) of passenger airbag cover.

Fig 3: Mounting Plate And Retaining Strap (1 Of 2)

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Fig 4: Mounting Plate And Retaining Strap (2 Of 2)

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Release mucket (1) in area of instrument panel trim (5).

Release screws (2).

Unscrew nuts (3).

Disconnect plug connection for solar sensor (6).

Pull back trim for instrument panel (5) and remove.

Installation:

Make sure foam insulation (4) is correctly seated before fitting instrument panel trim (5).

Installation:

Make sure guides (1) and (2) of instrument panel trim (3) are correctly seated in associated mountings.

Make sure seals are correctly seated on air ducts.

Fig 5: Guides And Instrument Panel Trim

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