51 45 331 Replacing right decorative trim on dashboard

When working on trim panel components, make sure that visible surfaces are not scratched or damaged (e.g. by sharp-edged tools).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove label (1).

Coat pins (2) of new decorative trim with white paint pen.

Fig 1: Identifying Decorative Trim Pins And Label

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Place new decorative trim (1) with coated pins on decorative trim (2) thus marking positions of pins on decorative trim (2).

Drill out decorative trim (2) at marked positions with 13 mm dia. drill.

Mark drilling depth of max. 10 mm on drill, if necessary with adhesive tape.

Remove decorative strip (2).

Fig 2: Removing Decorative Strip

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NOTE: Similar to illustration.

Remove pin remnants.

Remove loose welding remnants (1) from rear side of dashboard.

To guarantee decorative trim can be guided in better, drill holes if required.

Fig 3: Identifying Dashboard Welding Remnants

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Clean bonding surface all around pins (2) and at intersection points (2) with CLEANING AGENTR2 .

Prepare nozzle with dia. 8 mm.

Apply Sikaflex 221 all around pins (1) and at intersection points (2) of reinforcing ribs.

Bond decorative trim to dashboard immediately after applying adhesive.

Remove emerging adhesive immediately.

Fig 4: Identifying Reinforcing Ribs Intersection Points And Pins

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Fix decorative trim (1) in position with rubber plug (2) to secure against sliding during the hardening time.

Cut slot in rubber plug (2) and place on center pin providing counter support to decorative trim (1) from outer side.

After a hardening time of 2 hours it is no longer possible to move the decorative trim (1).

Resemble the vehicle after the hardening time.

Fig 5: Identifying Decorative Trim And Rubber Plug

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