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 seats back completely and lower
- Open convertible top

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove center console
- Remove trim for roof pillar, front left and right
- Remove finisher on panel for instrument panel, right
- Remove control panel for heater - A/C system
- If necessary, remove Central Information Display
- Remove fixture for steering column stalks
- Remove instrument cluster
- Remove light switch unit
- Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar. left
- Remove airbag module for driver's knee protection
- Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar. right
- Remove airbag module on passenger side

Release screw (1) on support tube (2).

Release screws (1) in area of passenger footwell.

Release screw (1) in area of middle air duct (2).

Release screws (1) in area of driver's footwell.

Unlock OBD socket connector (1) and unclip in direction of arrow.
Release nut (2) in area of left air duct.

Disconnect plug connection (1) on passenger airbag switch (2).
Release nut (3) in area of right air duct.

Pull back trim for instrument panel (1) and remove.

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