51 45 254 Removing and installing/replacing knee protection on front passenger side

Special tools required:

00 9 340

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove COVER FOR INSTRUMENTS

Unclip cover (1) in direction of arrow using special tool 00 9 340 .

If necessary, disconnect associated plug connection.

NOTE: Illustration shows left side, right side identical.

Fig 1: Removing Cover

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Latch mechanisms (1) of cover (2) must not be damaged.

Replacement:

If necessary, remove SWITCH FOR PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION

Fig 2: Identifying Latch Mechanisms Of Cover

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Release screws (1).

NOTE: Illustration shows left side, right side identical.

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

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Open glove box cover.

Release screws (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Screws Of Glove Box Cover

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Version with CD changer/storage compartment:

Unclip covers (1).

Fig 5: Removing Covers

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Undo screw (1) on air vent grille cover (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Screw On Air Vent Grille Cover

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Carefully raise air vent grille cover (1).

Undo screw (2) on knee protector (3).

Fig 7: Identifying Air Vent Grille Cover, Knee Protector, And Screw

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Release screws (1).

Remove knee protection (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Knee Protection And Screws

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Replacement:

Unclip glove box button (1).

Fig 9: Removing Glove Box Button

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