51 45 380 Removing and installing (replacing) right decorative strip on instrument panel

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 317  . See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS -- S CLUBMAN .

Carefully unclip decorative strip (1) with special tool 00 9 317  at retaining points (2) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Installation: 

Make sure pins (1) are correctly seated on decorative strip.

If necessary, replace faulty retainers (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Pins And Retainers

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Version with CD changer:

Open CD changer trim.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 45 05AZ.

Fig 3: Opening CD Changer Trim

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