51 45 370 Removing and installing (replacing) left decorative strip on dashboard

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL
• Remove CENTER LEFT FRESH AIR GRILLE

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

Removal: 

Take out and remove the decorative strip (1) on the attachment points (2).

Fig 1: Decorative Strip And Attachment Points

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Installation: 

Engage decorative strip (1) on the attachment points (2).

Fig 2: Decorative Strip And Attachment Points

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