51 45 070 Removing and installing or replacing instrument panel lower section
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Move wheels into straight-ahead position
- Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
- Remove COMPLETE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
- Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP SECTION TRIM
- Remove KNEE PROTECTION, DRIVER'S SIDE, LEFT
- Remove STEERING COLUMN SWITCH CLUSTER
- Remove FOOTWELL LIGHTS
- Remove GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
- If necessary, remove CD CHANGER
Release screws (1).
Release plug for On-Board Diagnosis (2).
Release screws (1).
Release screws (1).
Release screws (1).
Remove instrument panel lower section (2) towards rear.
Installation:
Make sure air ducts are correctly seated.
Replacement:
Remove vents (3).