51 45 031 Replacing trim for instrument panel (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupe, M Coupe): Installation:

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Interlock (1) and guide (2) on air vent (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Locating Interlock And Guide

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Pull left/right air guide (1) forwards to remove.

Fig 2: Removing Left/Right Air Guide

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Unfasten screws (1) and lift off insert (2).

Fig 3: Removing Insert

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Lift off finisher strips (1) and unfasten screw (2).

Fig 4: Removing Finisher Strips

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Lift off interlocks (1) and pull air vents (2) forwards to remove.

Fig 5: Removing Air Vents

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Press air vents (1) apart until the interlocks (2) are released and remove light insert (3).

Fig 6: Removing Light Insert

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If necessary, remove symbol disc (4).

Remove speed nuts (1).

Fig 7: Removing Speed Nuts

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Unfasten screws (1) and lift off frame (2).

Fig 8: Removing Frame

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Lift off interlocks (1) and remove air vents (2).

Fig 9: Removing Air Vents

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Remove speed nuts (1).

Fig 10: Removing Speed Nuts

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Remove speed nuts (1).

Fig 11: Removing Speed Nuts

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