51 45 030 Removing and installing trim for instrument panel (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupe, M Coupe)

Removing center console, refer to 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ODDMENTS TRAY (Z3 ROADSTER, M ROADSTER, Z3 COUPE, M COUPE) .

Removing airbag module on passenger side, refer to PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .

Removing complete instrument panel, refer to 62 21 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CARRIER (Z3 ROADSTER, Z3 COUPE) .

Unfastening switch for windshield wiper and indicator light from steering column, refer to 61 31 040 REPLACING WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH

Removing light switch, refer to 61 31 028 REPLACING LIGHT SWITCH (Z3 ROADSTER, Z3 COUPE) .

Removing plate for heating control, refer to CENTER CONSOLE .

Unfasten left/right screws (1).

Fig 1: Removing Plate For Heating Control

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Unfasten screws (1) under center of ventilation grill.

Fig 2: Removing Ventilation Grill Screws

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Lift out finisher strips (1) and unfasten screws (2).

Installation: 

Screw down screws (2) with spacer sleeve (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Screw With Spacer Sleeve

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Lift instrument panel (1) upwards and backwards (A) and remove on passenger side (B).

Fig 4: Removing Passenger Side Instrument Panel

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Installation: 

Slide on speed nuts (1).

Fig 5: Installing Speed Nuts

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