51 45 252 Removing and installing/replacing knee protection, driver's side, right

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove trim for instrument panel at bottom left  . 
• Remove cover for instruments  . 

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Release screws (1).

Remove knee protection (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Knee Protection And Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Replacement: 

Remove insert for radio control key  . See 66 12 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SLIDE-IN UNIT FOR RADIO CONTROL KEY .

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection

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