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

Disconnect battery negative lead,

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 AUDIO, NAVIGATION AND ANTI-THEFT - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .

If necessary, remove and install complete on-board monitor,

refer to VIDEO MONITOR

Unclip shock absorber and catch band.

Fig 1: Removing And Installing Complete On-Board Monitor

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Unclip wooden finisher strip.

Fig 2: Unclipping Wooden Finisher Strip

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

Fig 3: Lifting Off Outer Cap And Unfasten Screw

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Remove screws (1 and 2).

Remove finisher strip (3).

Fig 4: Removing Finisher Strip And Screws

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Unscrew screw.

Fig 5: Unscrewing Screw

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Unfasten screw and lift trim panel backwards to remove.

Fig 6: Unfastening Screw And Lift Trim Panel

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Unscrew screw.

Fig 7: Unscrewing Screw

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Unfasten screw and lift trim panel backwards to remove.

Fig 8: Unfastening Screw And Lift Trim Panel

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Unfasten screws.

Fig 9: Unfastening Screws

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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: Identifying Lever Out Instrument Panel Lower Section At Bottom

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