51 45... Replacing side cover on instrument panel

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Pull off mucket of front door in area of cover

Unclip cover (1) with special tool 00 9 340 in direction of arrow from instrument panel trim (2).

If necessary, disconnect associated plug connection.

Fig 1: Unclipping Cover From Instrument Panel Trim Using Special Tool (00 9 340)

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Catches (1) of cover (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches And Cover

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If replacing version with Isofix system version:

Remove switch for passenger airbag deactivation.