Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM

Release screws (1).

Remove center function carrier (2) from instrument panel trim (3).

Fig 1: Removing Center Function Carrier From Instrument Panel Trim

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Release screws (1).

Remove speaker receptacle (2) from instrument panel trim (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Speaker Receptacle, Instrument Panel Trim And Screws

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Remove AIRBAG MODULE ON PASSENGER SIDE .

Release screws (1).

Remove holder for airbag module on passenger side (2) from instrument panel trim (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Airbag Module Holder On Passenger Side And Instrument Panel Trim

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Unclip both side fresh-air grills (1) with special tool 00 9 340 in direction of arrow from instrument panel trim (2).

Unclip cover for steering column opening (3) in direction of arrow from instrument panel trim (2).

Fig 4: Unclipping Both Side Fresh-Air Grills Using Special Tool (00 9 340)

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Remove all metal nuts (2) and clips (3) from instrument panel trim (1).

Fig 5: Removing Instrument Panel Trim, Metal Nuts And Clips

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