51 45 031 Replacing instrument panel trim

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Remove AIRBAG MODULE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE
Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD ON LEFT
Remove FRESH-AIR GRILL ON LEFT AND RIGHT
Remove LOUDSPEAKER (tweeter)

Removal:

Remove air ducts (1).

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

Fig 1: Removing 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: Removing Air Ducts

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