51 45 030 Removing and Installing Instrument Panel Trim

51 45 030 - Removing and installing instrument panel trim





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove both panels for front roof pillar Removing and Installing/Replacing Panel for Roof Pillar at Front (A-Pillar), Left or Right.
- Remove lighting control unit Service and Repair.
- Remove instrument cluster Service and Repair.
- Remove fixture for steering column switch Removing and Installing/Replacing Fixture for Steering Column Stalk.
- Remove control display Removing and Installing/Replacing Control Display.
- Remove control panel for heater - A/C system Removing and Installing (Replacing) Control Panel for Heater - A/C System.
- Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar on left Removing and Installing/Replacing Side Trim Panel, Footwell, on A-Pillar, Left.
- Remove panel for (active) knee protector, left.
- Remove function carrier on panel for instrument panel 51 16 170 - Removing and installing function carrier on panel for instrument panel.
- Remove center console carrier section 51 16 180 - Removing and installing center console carrier section.
- Remove airbag module on passenger side Removing and Installing/Replacing Airbag Module on Passenger Side.
- Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar on right Removing and Installing/Replacing Side Trim Panel, Footwell, on A-pillar, Right.





Disconnect plug connections (1) and (2).
1 - Ignition starter switch
2 - Solar sensor





Release screw (1) on instrument panel (2) at bottom left.





Release nuts (1) and remove cover (2).





Release screws (1).
Remove holder (2) for function carrier.





Release screw (1) and nuts (2).
Move front seats back as far as possible.
Pull off instrument panel (3) in direction of arrow and lift out to right front door.





Installation:
Fit new seals (pressed and vacuum-packed) shortly before installing instrument panel.
If necessary, compact old seals (1) (if well preserved) between two wooden blocks under high pressure for approx. 15 minutes.
Slide instrument panel with guides correctly into fixtures (2) and (3).