51 45 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing Decorative Trim For Instrument Panel (Middle)

51 45 060 - Removing and installing/replacing decorative trim for instrument panel (middle)





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove decorative trim on passenger side





Up to build date 07/04 only:
Unclip trim ring (1) in direction of arrow from decorative trim (2).





Installation:
Following parts on trim ring (4) must not be damaged or missing:
1 - Guide
2 - Catches
3 - Catch





Note:
Tape off instrument panel trim in marked area.
Risk of damage when decorative trim is removed.





Partially remove decorative trim (1) on driver side.
Carefully unclip decorative trim (1) with plastic wedge.





Unclip trim on switches (1).
Unfasten screws (2 and 3).

Note:
Screw (3) only on side of passenger airbag.

Press instrument panel trim upwards and unclip decorative trim in direction of arrow and feed out.

Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty clips (4) on back of decorative trim.
Fit plastic cap on end of screw (3) (risk of damage to passenger airbag).
Position decorative trim on driver side first.





Installation:
Following parts of decorative trim (6) must not be damaged or missing:
1 - Guides
2 - Foam block
3 - Clips
4 - Fresh air grille
5 - Screw tabs

Replacement:

Remove both center fresh air grills Removing and Installing or Replacing Middle Fresh-Air Grill.