51 45 031 Replacing instrument panel trim

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Special tools required:

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When working on trim panel components, make sure that visible surfaces are not scratched or damaged (e.g. by sharp-edged tools).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Change over AIRBAG MODULE ON PASSENGER SIDE
Refit RIGHT FRESH AIR GRILLE , if necessary

NOTE: Struts (2) left and right left from production must be removed from new instrument panel trim (1). Separation occurs at marked points of instrument panel trim (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Struts And Instrument Panel Trim

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Release screws (2) on center function carrier (1).

Pull out function carrier center (1) toward to the front.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws On Center Function Carrier

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Release screws (1) from CID back cover (2) and remove CID back cover (2).

Fig 3: Identifying CID Back Cover And Screws

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Detach the defrost outlet (1) with special tool 00 9 325 from the instrument panel trim (2).

Fig 4: Detaching Defrost Outlet

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Detach and remove the defrost outlet (1) further from left to right from the instrument panel trim (2).

Installation note:

Clamps (3) and securing eyes (4) on the defrost outlet (1) may not be damaged or missing. Ensure correct installation of defrost outlet (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Defrost Outlet, Clamps, And Securing Eyes

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Release screws (2) from the dashboard cover (1) and remove instrument cover (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Dashboard Cover Screws

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Release screws (1) from the left dashboard cover (2) and remove instrument cover (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Left Dashboard Cover Screws

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Release screws (1) from the right dashboard cover (2) and remove instrument cover (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Right Dashboard Cover Screws

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Unclip left air duct (2) and remove from instrument panel cover (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Air Duct And Instrument Panel Cover

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Unclip right air duct (3) and remove from instrument panel cover (1).

Remove AIRBAG MODULE ON PASSENGER SIDE (4).

Remove all retaining clips (2) from the instrument panel trim (1).

Fig 10: Identifying Instrument Panel Trim And Retaining Clips

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If necessary, replace RESILIENT SEALING TAPE for VIN number inspection window.