51 45 180 Removing and installing/replacing trim for instrument panel, bottom left (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupe, M Coupe)

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Turn rotary clips (1) through 90° and remove. Pull trim (2) downwards/backwards to remove.

NOTE: Do not damage the guides (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Rotary Clips

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Installation:

Guides (1) on the trim (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Trim Guides

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Remove caps (1) and screws. Unscrew trim (2) and pull outwards/downwards to remove from oddments tray (3).

Fig 3: Removing Trim From Oddments Tray

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Installation:

Replace defective covers (1).

Installation:

Slide on speed nuts (1). Fit seal (2) on steering column and seal (3) on air outlet (heating) correctly.

Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Seal

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