51 45 430 Removing and installing/replacing air outlet vent cover on left side

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When working with trim panels, be sure that visible surfaces are not damaged or scratched (e. g. with sharp-edged tools).

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove TRIM PANEL FOR FRONT ROOF PILLAR (A-PILLAR) at left
Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL AT BOTTOM LEFT
Remove LID OF AIR OUTLET VENT COVER at left

Release bottom screw (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Bottom Screw

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Release upper screw (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Screw

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Release screws (2) on air outlet vent cover on left side (1).

Feed out air outlet vent cover on left side (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws On Left Side Air Outlet Vent Cover

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