51 45 051 Replace trim for upper section of instrument panel

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Remove trim for upper section of instrument panel,

refer to 51 45 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRIM FOR UPPER SECTION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL

Fig 1: Unfastening Screws & Removing Cover For Passenger Airbag

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Unfasten screws and remove cover (1) for passenger airbag.

Fig 2: Depressing Interlock & Removing Fresh Air Grill

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Depress interlock and remove fresh air grill (1) (center).

Fig 3: Removing Rubber Gaiter For Steering Column

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Unfasten screws and remove rubber gaiter for steering column from instrument panel (1).

Fig 4: Removing Outer & Center Brackets

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Unfasten screws and remove outer (1) and center (2) brackets.

Fig 5: Removing Left Air Duct In Center

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Unscrew bolts.

Detach and remove left air duct (1) in center (2).

Fig 6: Removing Right Air Duct

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Unfasten screws and remove right air duct (1).

Fig 7: Pressing Down Detent & Removing Bracket

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Press down detent and remove bracket (1).

Pull grill for left/right air duct (2) outwards to remove.

Fig 8: Lifting Out Grill For Top Left/Right Air Duct

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Lift out grill for top left/ right air duct.

Fig 9: Removing Clips & Sliding Onto New Trim For Upper Section Of Instrument Panel

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Installation:

Remove all clips and slide onto new trim for upper section of instrument panel.