51 45 068 Removing and installing decorative trim for instrument panel (passenger side)

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Up to 07/04:

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

If necessary, remove storage compartment. Refer to 51 16 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM STORAGE TRAY (PASSENGER SIDE) .
If necessary, open glovebox.

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Locating Storage Compartment Retaining Screws

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NOTE: Release two screws on underside of decorative trim.

Unclip decorative trim in direction of arrow and remove.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) on decorative trim.

Fig 2: View Of Clips On Decorative Trim

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From 07/04:

NOTE: Open glovebox (1).

Unclip decorative trim in direction of arrow and remove.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips on decorative trim.

Fig 3: Locating Clips On Decorative Trim

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