Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Air Outlet Trim Grille

51 46026 - Removing and installing or replacing front air outlet trim grille





Special tools required:






Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove trim cover on rear left/right rollover protection system Service and Repair
- Remove upper section of side trim panel Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Left or Right Upper Side Trim Section, left/right
- Tilt backrest forwards.
- Open lid for retractable hardtop, fold in retractable hardtop if necessary





Lift trim cover (1) out of retainers (2) with special tool 00 9 323 and feed out towards rear.

Installation:
Catches (2) on trim (1) must not be damaged.





Unclip trim cover (1) on left/right forwards.





Pull off cover (1) downwards.
Lever out covers (2) and release screws underneath.
Tightening torque 51 46 5AZ Specifications.





Release clips (1).
Release screws (2).
Tightening torque 51 46 5AZ Specifications.
Remove seat belts (3) from trim grille (4).
Detach trim grille (4) by lifting upwards.

Installation:
Remove all screws/clips on trim grille (4).
Align trim grille (4) with rollover protection system and secure screws/clips.