51 45 435 Removing and installing/replacing cover for instruments

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ON LEFT 
• Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ON RIGHT 

Unclip covers for air outlet vent (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Covers For Air Outlet Vent

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Locating Air Outlet Vent Screws

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Release screws (1).

Remove cover for instruments (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Cover For Instruments

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Replacement: 

Remove SWITCH FOR HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection

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