51 45 050 Removing and installing/replacing instrument panel upper section trim

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Disconnect battery negative lead  . See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
• Remove cover for instruments  . 
• Remove cover for air outlet vent   .
• Remove CD changer/storage compartment .
• Remove SOLAR SENSOR .

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Release screws (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 72 12 7AZ. 

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Plug Connection

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Installation: 

Insert centering pins of instrument panel upper section correctly into locators (1).

Connect cable for solar sensor with thread and pass through instrument panel opening.

Fig 4: Identifying Locators

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