Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair

- Disconnect battery ground lead.





- Pry off BMW emblem carefully with a small screwdriver.





- Unscrew nut (1).

- Remove nut and corrugated washer.

Installation:
• Replace self-locking nut.





- Mark steering wheel to steering column position (for example by punching).

- Pull off steering wheel.

- Remove tray. Service and Repair





- Remove switch plate.

- Remove instrument carrier assembly.





- Remove hazard light switch and rear window defogger switch.

- Disconnect plugs.





- Unscrew bolt (2).





- Unscrew bolt (3).





- Disconnect glove box joints.





- Unscrew bolt (4).

- Loosen bolts.





- Remove plate.





- Remove cover.





- Unscrew nut (6).





- Push bracer to the right and disconnect.





- Pull off left and right edge guards partially.





- Remove trim on left and right A pillars.

Installation:
• Mount trim panels and edge guards before tightening mounting screws.





• First guide clamp into opening.





- Unscrew screws (7).

- Remove the instrument panel trim.

- Reverse procedure to install.





Installation:
• Slide clamp (B) into opening (9) and press down.





• Insert the air supply connectors correctly.





• Check the gap to the door trim panel on the left and right sides while tightening the mounting screws.