51 45 031 Replacing instrument panel trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Remove AIRBAG MODULE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE
Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD ON LEFT
Remove FRESH-AIR GRILLE on left and right
Remove SPEAKER (tweeter)

Removal:

Remove air ducts (1).

If necessary, remove other mounting elements that are not included with the new part.

Fig 1: Air Ducts

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Installation:

Install air ducts (1).

If necessary, install other mounting elements that are not included with the new part.

Fig 2: Air Ducts

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