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 .

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

Lever out right decorative strip (2) from left side beginning at retaining points (1) with special tool 00 9 317 .

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove decorative strip (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Decorative Strip And Retaining Points

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Installation:

Clips (1) must be seated in associated mountings.

If necessary, remove clips (1) remaining on decorative strip.

Replace damaged clips (1):

A Turn clip (1) with screwdriver to left by approx. 90°.
B Lever out clip (1) from below.

Fig 2: Identifying Clips

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Replacement:

Remove Start/Stop switch . See 61 31 023 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING START/STOP SWITCH .
Remove switch for hazard warning system /central locking. See 61 31 079 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS/CENTRAL LOCKING .
Remove right fresh-air grill . See 64 22 138 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT FRESH-AIR GRILL .
Remove center fresh air grill . See 64 22 162 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER FRESH-AIR GRILL .