51 45 030 Removing and installing instrument panel trim: Installation:

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Anti-drumming lining (1) must be correctly stuck on.

Foam strip (2) must be correctly stuck on.

Fig 1: Inspecting Foam Strip Must Be Correctly Stuck On

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Push fixtures (1) and (2) onto guide plates (3) and (4).

Fixture on instrument panel, outside
Fixture on instrument panel, center
Guide plate on body, outside
Guide plate on body, center

Fig 2: Pushing Fixtures (1) And (2) On To Guide Plates
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