51 45 380 Removing and installing (replacing) right decorative strip on instrument panel

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Special tools required:

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove switch for hazard warning system/central locking . See 61 31 079 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS/CENTRAL LOCKING .

If necessary, release screw (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screw

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Do not turn special tool 00 9 317 when levering out and pay attention to pressure points.

Lever out decorative strip (2) at retaining points (1) starting from outside with special tool 00 9 317 .

If necessary, disconnect associated plug connection and remove decorative strip (2).

Fig 2: Removing Decorative Strip

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Installation:

Clips (1) must be seated in associated mountings.

If necessary, remove clips (1) remaining on right decorative strip for instrument panel.

Replace damaged clips (1):

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

Fig 3: Removing Clips Of Right Decorative Strip For Instrument Panel
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Replacement:

Remove right fresh-air grille . See 64 22 138 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT FRESH-AIR GRILL .
Remove center fresh-air grille . See 64 22 162 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MIDDLE FRESH-AIR GRILLE .