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51 45 314 Removing and installing/replacing dashboard cover center section

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

A hard disk is installed in the Car Information Computer (CIC).

Carry out mechanical work on the CIC and adjacent components with care.

Avoid subjecting the CIC to vibration/shocks.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws on tunnel (1) on left and right.

Tightening torque 51 16 7AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Tunnel
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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 4AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Center Console Screws
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Release screws (1).

Slightly raise rear of center console (2) and pull to rear in direction of arrow.

Feed out trim (3).

Installation note: 

Ensure cover (3) is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Removing Center Console
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