51 46 026 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Front Air Outlet Trim Grille
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Open convertible top compartment lid, fold in convertible top if necessary
- Remove rear seat back . See SEATS - REPAIR (CONVERTIBLE) .
- Remove trim cover on rear left/right rollover protection system . See 54 62 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT ROLLBAR .
- Remove cover for seat belt at rear left/right.
- Remove trim on air outlet grille at front
Release expansion rivets (1).
Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty expander rivets (1).
Release screws (1 and 2).
Tightening torque, see 51 46 PANEL, REAR PARCEL SHELF, ROLLER SUN BLIND .
Detach trim grille (3) by lifting upwards.
Installation:
Feed all screws/expander rivets onto trim grille (3).
Align trim grille (3) with rollover protection system and secure with screws/expander rivets.