51 45... Removing and installing/replacing lid of air outlet vent cover, left or right

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Special tools required:

00 9 325

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

Use special tool 00 9 325 to unclip the side dashboard cover (1) towards the rear.

Fig 1: Removing Side Dashboard Cover Towards Rear Using Special Tool (00 9 325)

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Installation note:

The clamps (2) on the side dashboard cover (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Identifying Clamps On Side Dashboard Cover

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Unclamp lid of air outlet vent cover (1) from the bottom to the top as shown using special tool 00 9 325 .

Fold lid of the air outlet vent cover (1) out slightly and feed out toward the rear.

Fig 3: Removing Air Outlet Vent Cover Lid Using Special Tool (00 9 325)

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Installation note:

Plastic tabs (1) on lid of air outlet vent cover (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 4: Identifying Plastic Tabs On Air Outlet Vent Cover Lid

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