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

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

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 Trim, Retainers And Pin

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Installation:

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

Replacement:

Remove SWITCH (2) .

Fig 2: Identifying Retainers And Pins

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