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51 45 030 Removing and installing dashboard trim (Cooper 4-door hatchback and Cooper 2-door hatchback, 2020-2023)

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

Removal: 

Preliminary work needed: 

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As preliminary work, the parts listed below must be removed.

For equipment variants with BMW Head-Up Display, make sure that Head-Up Display is retracted.

1 AIRBAG and steering wheel. Refer to 32 34 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (COOPER 4-DOOR HATCHBACK AND COOPER 2-DOOR HATCHBACK 2020-2023, EXCEPT EV) or 32 34 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (SPORTS STEERING WHEEL) (COOPER BASE 4-DOOR HATCHBACK, COOPER S 4-DOOR HATCHBACK, COOPER BASE 2-DOOR HATCHBACK, COOPER S 2-DOOR HATCHBACK, COOPER JCW 2-DOOR HATCHBACK, COOPER JCW GP 2-DOOR HATCHBACK, COOPER SE ELECTRIC 2-DOOR HATCHBACK) .
2 INSTRUMENT PANEL .
3 TRIM PANEL FOR A-PILLAR, LEFT/RIGHT .
4 TRIM FOR BMW HEAD-UP DISPLAY .
5 MID-RANGE SPEAKERS .
6 CENTRAL INSTRUMENT and HEADUNIT .
7 FRESH AIR GRILLE, CENTER LEFT/RIGHT .
8 CONTROL PANEL FOR AIR CONDITIONING .
9 CENTER CONSOLE SWITCH CENTER .
10 GLOVE COMPARTMENT WITH HOUSING .
11 TRIM PANEL, CENTER CONSOLE , left/right
12 ASSEMBLY CARRIER .
13 Center console, complete. Refer to 51 16 165 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COMPLETE CENTER CONSOLE (COOPER 4-DOOR HATCHBACK AND COOPER 2-DOOR HATCHBACK 2020-2023, EXCEPT EV) .
14 Dashboard trim, bottom. Refer to 51 45 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) LOWER LEFT INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM (COOPER 4-DOOR HATCHBACK AND COOPER 2-DOOR HATCHBACK, 2020-2023)  .
15 Steering column shroud. Refer to 32 31 020 REMOVE AND INSTALL/REPLACE LOWER PART OF STEERING COLUMN SHROUD (COOPER 4-DOOR HATCHBACK AND COOPER 2-DOOR HATCHBACK, 2020-2023) and 32 31 004 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD UPPER SECTION (COOPER BASE 4-DOOR HATCHBACK, COOPER S 4-DOOR HATCHBACK, COOPER BASE 2-DOOR HATCHBACK, COOPER S 2-DOOR HATCHBACK, COOPER JCW 2-DOOR HATCHBACK, COOPER JCW GP 2-DOOR HATCHBACK, COOPER SE ELECTRIC 2-DOOR HATCHBACK) .
16 STEERING COLUMN SWITCH CLUSTER .

Remove screw (1).

NOTE: Carry out work on the right side in the same way as for the left side illustrated here.
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Unscrew the screws (1).

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Release screws (1) on passenger's side.

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NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity. The wiring harness is therefore not present in the graphic.

Disconnect plug connection (1) from front passenger airbag (2).

US version only (no diagram): 

Disconnect 3 plug connections (1) from front passenger airbag (2).

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(Observe the notes on AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS ).

Release screws (1) on driver's side.

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Remove the dashboard (1) with the aid of the helper and pull out all electrical lines (2).

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Installation: 

NOTE: Graphic is only an example.
Ensure the correct fit of the guides (1) on the instrument panel (2) in the corresponding mounts of the cowl.
Make sure gaskets are correctly seated on air ducts.
Insert and install foam moldings of the dashboard (2) correctly at the center.
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Insert dashboard (1) with the help of a helper and connect all electrical lines (2).

NOTE: Screw dashboard (1) tightly from the middle towards outside.
Make sure all electrical lines (2) are correctly routed.
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Tighten screws (1) on driver's side.

Tightening torque 51 45 1AZ .

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NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity. Wiring harness is therefore not available in graphic.

Connect plug connection (1) of front passenger airbag (2) and lock.

US version only (no diagram): 

Connect 3 plug connections (1) of front passenger airbag (2) and lock.

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(Observe notes regarding AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS .

Tighten screws (1) on passenger's side.

Tightening torque 51 45 1AZ .

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Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 45 1AZ .

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Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 51 45 1AZ .

NOTE: Carry out work on the right side in the same way as for the left side illustrated here.
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Required follow-up work: 

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As rework, the parts listed below must be installed.

1 AIRBAG and steering wheel. Refer to 32 34 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (COOPER 4-DOOR HATCHBACK AND COOPER 2-DOOR HATCHBACK 2020-2023, EXCEPT EV) or 32 34 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (SPORTS STEERING WHEEL) (COOPER BASE 4-DOOR HATCHBACK, COOPER S 4-DOOR HATCHBACK, COOPER BASE 2-DOOR HATCHBACK, COOPER S 2-DOOR HATCHBACK, COOPER JCW 2-DOOR HATCHBACK, COOPER JCW GP 2-DOOR HATCHBACK, COOPER SE ELECTRIC 2-DOOR HATCHBACK) .
2 INSTRUMENT PANEL .
3 TRIM PANEL FOR A-PILLAR, LEFT/RIGHT .
4 TRIM FOR BMW HEAD-UP DISPLAY .
5 MID-RANGE SPEAKERS .
6 CENTRAL INSTRUMENT and HEADUNIT .
7 FRESH AIR GRILLE, CENTER LEFT/RIGHT .
8 CONTROL PANEL FOR AIR CONDITIONING .
9 CENTER CONSOLE SWITCH CENTER .
10 GLOVE COMPARTMENT WITH HOUSING .
11 TRIM PANEL, CENTER CONSOLE , left/right
12 ASSEMBLY CARRIER .
13 Center console, complete. Refer to 51 16 165 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COMPLETE CENTER CONSOLE (COOPER 4-DOOR HATCHBACK AND COOPER 2-DOOR HATCHBACK 2020-2023, EXCEPT EV) .
14 Dashboard trim, bottom. Refer to 51 45 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) LOWER LEFT INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM (COOPER 4-DOOR HATCHBACK AND COOPER 2-DOOR HATCHBACK, 2020-2023)  .
15 STEERING COLUMN SHROUD .
16 STEERING COLUMN SWITCH CLUSTER .