51 45 030 Removing and Installing Instrument Panel Trim

51 45 030 - Removing and installing instrument panel trim





Note:
Observe the following instructions to facilitate removal of the instrument panel trim:
- Move front seats back completely and lower
- Move steering column into "lower" and "extended" position





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove both trims for front roof pillar Removing and Installing/Replacing Panel for Roof Pillar at Front (A-Pillar), Left or Right
- Remove fixture for steering column stalks Removing and Installing/Replacing Fixture for Steering Column Stalk (Up To 09/05)
- Remove instrument cluster Service and Repair
- Remove light operator unit Service and Repair
- Remove on-board monitor Removing and Installing/Replacing On-Board Monitor
- Remove trim panel for pedal assembly 51 45 185 Removing and Installing/Replacing Panel For Pedals
- Remove storage compartment 51 16 200 Removing and Installing Storage Compartment
- Remove right glovebox with housing 51 16 366 Removing and Installing Right Glovebox With Housing
- Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom left 51 45 181 Removing and Installing/Replacing Bottom Right Trim For Instrument Panel
- In appropriate version:
- Remove trim for head-up display Removing and Installing/Replacing Trim for Head-Up Display
- Remove audio system controller Removing and Installing/Replacing Audio System Controller
- Remove Car Communication Computer Removing and Installing/Replacing Car Communication Computer
- Release front inner and front outer cup holder carriers





If necessary, disconnect plug connection for speaker (1).

If necessary, unlock and disconnect plug connection for solar sensor 51 45 115 Removing and Installing Speaker Frame on Panel For Instrument Panel At Top.
Unscrew nuts (2).
Release screws (3).
Pull back trim for instrument panel (4) and remove.





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