51 45 430 Removing and installing/replacing cover for air outlet vent on left (or right)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove decorative strip on instrument panel. See LEFT DECORATIVE STRIP  or RIGHT DECORATIVE STRIP .
• Remove PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR AT FRONT 
• Remove SIDE COVER FROM COVER FOR AIR OUTLET VENT 

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Release screws (1).

Remove cover for air outlet vent (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Air Outlet Vent Cover

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