51 46 025 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim On Air Outlet Grille

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Special Tools Required:

00 9 323 CLEANING WEDGE (SCRAPER)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

If necessary, fold in convertible top

Lift trim cover (1) out of retainers (2) with special tool 00 9 323 and feed out towards rear.

Fig 1: Lifting Trim Cover Out Of Retainers Using Special Tool 00 9 323

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Installation:

Catches (1) and guide (2) on trim must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches & Guide On Trim

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