51 45 370 Removing and installing (replacing) left decorative strip on dashboard

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Special tools required:

00 9 325

When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove side panel on dashboard, left. See 51 45... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE PANEL ON DASHBOARD ON LEFT OR RIGHT .

Release screw (1).

Lever out clamps on decorative strip in marked area with special tool 00 9 325 .

Unlock plug connection and disconnect.

Remove decorative strip with ventilation grille.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool 00 9 325

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Installation note:

Make sure clamps are correctly fitted on decorative strip (1).

Replace defective clamps.

Replacement:

Modify LIGHT OPERATING FACILITY .
Modify LEFT FRESH AIR GRILLE

Fig 2: Locating Defective Clamps
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