51 45 051 Replace trim for upper section of instrument panel

Remove trim for upper section of instrument panel,

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

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

Fig 1: Unfastening Screws And Remove Cover For Passenger Airbag

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

Fig 2: Depressing Interlock And Remove Fresh Air Grille

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

Fig 3: Unfastening Screws And Remove Rubber Gaiter For Steering Column From Instrument Panel

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

Fig 4: Unfastening Screws And Remove Outer And Center Brackets

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Unscrew bolts.

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

Fig 5: Removing Left Air Duct In Center

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Unfasten screws and remove right air duct (1).

Fig 6: Unfastening Screws And Remove Right Air Duct

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Press down detent and remove bracket (1).

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

Fig 7: Pulling Grille For Left/Right Air Duct

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Lift out grille for top left/ right air duct.

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

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Installation 

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

Fig 9: Removing All Clips And Slide Onto New Trim For Upper Section Of Instrument Panel

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