51 45 031 Replacing instrument panel trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove instrument panel trim, see 51 45 031 Replacing instrument panel trim

Release screws (1) on gap cover for steering column (2).

Carefully pull off light switch wiring harness (3) secured with double-sided adhesive tape.

Installation:

Re-lay light switch wiring harness (3) in designated notch of instrument panel trim (4).

Fig 1: Light Switch Wiring Harness And Instrument Panel Trim

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Release screws (1).

Remove trim from cutout for instrument cluster (2).

Remove gap cover for steering column (3).

Fig 2: Instrument Cluster And Steering Column

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If necessary, release screws (1) and remove trim (2).

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

Fig 3: Screws And Trim

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