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

Special tools required:

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

Fig 1: Removing Decorative Strip

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Installation:

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

If necessary, replace faulty retainers (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Retainers And Pins

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Version with CD changer:

Open CD changer trim.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 45 05AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

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