51 45 031 Replacing instrument panel trim

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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