51 45 031 Replacing Instrument Panel Trim

51 45 031 Replacing Instrument Panel Trim

Remove trim for instrument panel.
Remove speakers (in instrument panel) on left and right.
Remove decorative strip next to light switch and radio.
Remove right fresh air nozzle.







Release screws (1) and remove frame (2) for passenger airbag.







Slacken screws (1) and remove cover (2) for steering column.







Release screws (1) from below.
Release screws (2) from above and remove frame (3) for heating controls.







Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty metal nuts (1) on frame (2) for heating controls.







Detach anti-drumming coating (1) until air ducts can be removed at side.

Installation:
Foam strip (2) must be correctly fitted.







Release left/right screws (1).
Detach air duct (2) on left/right from center air duct (3).

Installation:
Re-attach anti-drumming coating (4) to air duct (2).







Remove metal nuts (1).

Installation:
Styrofoam block (2) must be correctly fitted.







Remove metal nuts (1) for left/right speakers.
Remove fasteners (3) for decorative strips. Unclip fresh-air grill (4) on left/right.