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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 MINI Cooper and 2009 MINI Cooper. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 .

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection

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