51 45 030 Removing and installing instrument panel trim: Notes

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Disconnect battery negative lead. See 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Remove both panels for front roof pillar. See 51 43 201 Removing And Installing/Replacing Panel For Roof Pillar At Front (A-Pillar), Left Or Right .

Remove light switch unit. See 61 31 033 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LIGHT SWITCH UNIT .

Remove complete instrument carrier. See 62 21 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE INSTRUMENT CARRIER .

Remove fixture for steering column switch. See 61 31 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FIXTURE FOR STEERING COLUMN SWITCH .

Remove center fresh air grill. See 64 22 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRESH AIR GRILL CENTER .

Remove radio receiver. See 65 11 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING RADIO .

Remove airbag module on passenger side. See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .

Remove center console. See 51 16 200 Removing And Installing Center Console .

Remove lower left trim from instrument panel. See 51 45 180 Removing And Installing Trim For Instrument Panel, Bottom Left .

Remove right glovebox. See 51 16 360 Removing And Installing Right Glove Box .

Remove all clipped finishers (decorative strips on panel for instrument panel). See 51 16 221 Replacing A Clipped Finisher (Decorative Strip On Panel For Instrument Panel, Front Or Rear Door) .

Release screws (1).

Disconnect plug connection for speaker.

Fig 1: Releasing Screws

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Release screws (1).

Disconnect plug connection for speaker.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection For Speaker

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