51 16 080 Removing and installing or replacing sun visor and left or right counter support

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When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.

Operations on right side analogous to left side shown. Use graphics in a mirror-inverted way.

Fold down sun visor (1).

Lever out trim (3) on counter support (2) and release screw underneath.

Lever out cover (5) on joint and release screws (4).

Disconnect both light plug connections and remove sun visor (1).

Installation:

Cover (5) and trim (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover, Sun Visor, Counter Support And Trim

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Pull down headlining (1) with suitable tool until plug connection (4) can be disconnected from cable (2).

Installation:

Place plug connection (4) and cable (2) correctly back above headlining.

Disconnect plug connection (4).

Pull down sun visor (3).

Installation:

Perform function check of lighting for make-up mirror light.

Fig 2: Identifying Headlining, Sun Visor, Connector, And Cable

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