51 45 360 Removing and installing/replacing wood trim on left

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Special tools required:

00 9 321

Remove left fresh-air grill. Refer to 64 22 137 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT FRESH AIR GRILL (AUTOMATIC A/C HIGH) .

Remove instrument cluster trim. This task is described in the section "Removing center wood trim on instrument panel". Refer to 51 45 363 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER WOOD TRIM ON INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Release nut (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Nut

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Installation:

Tightening torque, 51 45 2AZ. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Removing Wood Trim

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With special tool 00 9 321 (fishbone) through opening for fresh air grill, unclip wood trim (3) next to retaining pin (2).

Remove wood trim (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Following parts of wood trim (4) must not be damaged or missing:

Shaft
Speed nut
Stud

Fig 3: Identifying Wood Trim Parts
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Installation:

If necessary, replace damaged clip (1) (Hutfix).

Fig 4: Replacing Damaged Clip

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Replacing clip (Hutfix):

Turn clip (1) with screwdriver to left by approx. 60°.
Lever out clip (1) from below.

Fig 5: Replacing Clip
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Installation:

Insert clip (1) from above and snap into place at bottom. Then turn clip (1) with screwdriver to right by approx. 60°.
Clip (1) in end position.

Fig 6: Installing Clip
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