51 16 080 Removing and installing or replacing sun visor and left or right counter support

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Fold down sun visor (5).

Lever out trim (2) on counter support (1) and release screw underneath.

Lever out cover (4) on joint and release screw (3).

Fig 1: Removing Trim On Counter Support

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Lift out sun visor.

Pull out cable slightly and disconnect plug (3).

Installation:

Cover (2) or trim (1) must not be damaged.

Perform function check on lighting.

Fig 2: Removing Sun Visor

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