51 45 185 Removing and installing/replacing panel for pedals

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Release screws (1).

Pull back trim for pedal assembly (2).

Disconnect associated plug connections and remove trim for pedal assembly (2).

IMPORTANT: Disconnecting the plug connection for the hands-free system speaker results in fault memory entries in the telephone control unit (limitation in the emergency SOS call system).
After fitting, read out fault memory and if necessary delete entries.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Pedal Assembly

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Replacement (depending on Security version):

Modify speaker (Park Distance Control). See 66 20 565 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT SIGNAL SENSOR (PARK DISTANCE CONTROL) .
Modify footwell light . See 63 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FOOTWELL LIGHT (FOOTWELL) .
Modify MOST direct access bracket
Modify Bluetooth aerial . See 84 50 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BLUETOOTH AERIAL .
Cut out opening for clutch pedal

Fig 2: Identifying Most Direct Access Bracket And Bluetooth Aerial

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Replacement on right-hand drive up to model year 2005:

NOTE: It is necessary to rework the side trim panel because of modified locators on the side trim panel and the panel for the pedal assembly from model year 2005.

Remove side trim panel (driver's side).

Cut off the first three upper ribs (1) on side trim panel (2) flat with a scalpel to contact face (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Upper Ribs, Side Trim Panel And Contact Face

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