51 45 030 Removing and Installing Instrument Panel Trim

51 45 030 - Removing and installing instrument panel trim





Important!
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) 61 35 ... Notes on ESD Protection (Electro Static Discharge).





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove storage compartment 51 16 200 Removing and Installing Storage Compartment
- Move front seats back completely and lower
- Disconnect negative battery cable 61 20 900 Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Negative Lead
- Remove fixture for steering column stalk 61 31 006 Removing and Installing/Replacing Fixture For Steering Column Stalk
- Remove both trims for front roof pillar Removing and Installing/Replacing Panel for Roof Pillar at Front (A-pillar), Left or Right
- Remove trim panel for pedal assembly 51 45 185 Removing and Installing/Replacing Panel For Pedals
- Remove instrument cluster Service and Repair
- Remove light operator unit Service and Repair
- Remove decorative strip on instrument panel on right 51 45 380 Removing and Installing (Replacing) Right Decorative Strip on Instrument Panel
- Remove operator unit for heater/air conditioner
- Remove insert for radio control key Service and Repair
- In appropriate version:
- Remove radio receiver 65 11 080 Removing and Installing/Replacing Radio Receiver
- Remove audio system controller 65 12 200 Removing and Installing (Replacing) Audio System Controller
- Remove Car Communication Computer 65 83 010 Removing and Installing/Replacing Car Communication Computer
- If necessary, remove on-board monitor 65 82 050 Removing and Installing/Replacing On-board Monitor
- Remove right glovebox with housing 51 16 366 Removing and Installing Right Glovebox With Housing
- Remove speaker 65 13 060 Removing and Installing/Replacing Speaker (Mid-Range Speaker, in Instrument Panel
- If necessary, remove solar sensor Service and Repair





Unfasten screws (1 and 3).

Pull back instrument panel trim (2) in direction of arrow.
Disconnect available plug connections and remove instrument panel trim (2).






Installation Note:
Make sure guides (2) on instrument panel trim (1) are correctly seated in respective mountings.
Make sure seals are correctly seated on air ducts.