51 45 030 Removing and installing trim for instrument panel (lower section)

Disconnect battery negative lead, refer to 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Remove and install panel on instrument carrier, refer to 62 21 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE INSTRUMENT CARRIER .

Remove and install radio receiver, refer to 65 11 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RADIO RECEIVER .

If necessary, remove and install complete on-board monitor, refer to 65 52 510 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ON-BOARD MONITOR

Unclip shock absorber and catch band.

Fig 1: Uncliping Shock Absorber And Catch Band

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Unclip wooden finisher strip.

Fig 2: Uncliping Wooden Finisher Strip

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Lift off outer cap (1) and unfasten screw. Unfasten screws (2).

Fig 3: Remove Screws (1) & (2)

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Remove screws (1 and 2).

Remove finisher strip (3).

Fig 4: Removing Finisher Strip

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Unscrew screw.

Fig 5: Remove Trim Panel Screw At Arrow

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Unfasten screw and lift trim panel backwards to remove.

Fig 6: Removing Right Side Trim Panel

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Unscrew screw.

Fig 7: Removing Trim Panel Screw At Arrow

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Unfasten screw and lift trim panel backwards to remove.

Fig 8: Removing Left Side Trim Panel

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Unfasten screws.

Fig 9: Remove Upper Trim Panel Screw

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Lever out instrument panel lower section at bottom, pull out towards rear and lift out to right front door.

Fig 10: Removing Instrument Panel Lower Section

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