51 45 051 Replacing trim for upper section of instrument panel

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Remove trim for instrument panel (upper section). Refer to 51 45 050 Removing and installing trim for upper section of instrument panel .

Release screw (1) on left.

Fig 1: Removing Holder

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If necessary, detach retainers (2).

Release screws (3) and remove holder (4).

Release screws (1) on left.

Fig 2: Releasing Screws On Left

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Release screws (1) on right.

Fig 3: Releasing Screws On Right

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Unfasten right screw (1).

If necessary, detach retainers (2).

Release screws (3) and remove holder (4).

Fig 4: Removing Holder

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Release screws (1) and detach instrument panel from air duct.

Fig 5: Detaching Instrument Panel From Air Duct

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Release screws (1) on reverse side in middle.

Remove centering block (2).

Fig 6: Removing Centering Block

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Release screws (1).

Remove retaining brackets (2) on left and right.

Fig 7: Removing Retaining Brackets

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Release screws (1).

Remove retaining brackets (2) on left and right.

Fig 8: Removing Retaining Brackets

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Remove all metal nuts (10 x) from left part of instrument panel.

Fig 9: Removing Metal Nuts From Left Part Of Instrument Panel

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty metal nuts.

Remove all metal nuts (9 x) from right part of instrument panel.

Fig 10: Removing Metal Nuts From Right Part Of Instrument Panel

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty metal nuts.