51 45 314 Removing and installing/replacing center (bottom) instrument panel trim

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Special tools required:

00 9 317 . See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove middle trim for instrument panel
Remove trim for ashtray

Release trim (1) with special tool 00 9 317 first at top from retainers (2), then at bottom from pin (3).

Disconnect associated plug connections and remove trim (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Centre (Bottom) Instrument Panel Trim Retainers

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Installation:

Retainers (1) and pins (3) must not be damaged.

Replacement:

Remove switch (2). See 61 31 052 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTRE CONSOLE SWITCH CLUSTER ON LEFT AND RIGHT (FROM 03/2007) .

Fig 2: Identifying Retainers And Pins

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