51 45 030 Removing and Installing Instrument Panel Trim

51 45 030 Removing And Installing Instrument Panel Trim

Disconnect battery negative lead
Remove fixture for steering column switch.
Remove center console.
Remove trim for center console.
Remove right glovebox.
Remove all clip-fitted trims (on instrument panel).
Remove carrier in center console.
Remove both panels for front roof pillar.
Remove light switch unit.
Remove complete instrument carrier.
Remove heating controls.
If necessary, remove radio receiver.
Remove airbag module on passenger side.







If necessary, release screw (1).







Remove glovebox light (1) from opening (2).
Disconnect plug connection and remove
glovebox light (1).







Release screws (1).
If necessary, release pin (2).
Remove insert (3) towards bottom.







Feed out wire (1) for glovebox light from guides (2).







Disconnect plug (1) and feed out cable (2) from guides.







Press panel (1) somewhat to rear and remove from guides (2).
Feed out clip (3) on panel (1) to front/right.







Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove panel.

Installation:
Retaining pins (2) and clip (3) must not be damaged.







Release screws (1).
Remove defroster nozzle (2) towards rear.







Remove screw or expansion rivet lower section (1).
Instrument panel (2), right.







Slacken nut (1).







Disconnect plug connection (1) for solar sensor.







Unscrew nuts (1).
Move front seats as far back as possible.
Apply handbrake fully.
Pull out instrument panel (2) towards rear and lift out through front right door.







Installation:
Push guide (1) into locator (2).







Installation:
Screw down shelf (1) and instrument panel trim (2) with screws (3) and center.
Loosen nut (4).
Center shelf (1) and instrument panel trim (2) and tighten nut (4).