51 45 031 Replacing Instrument Panel Trim

51 45 031 - Replacing instrument panel trim





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove instrument panel trim 51 45 030 Removing and Installing Instrument Panel Trim
- Remove decorative strip on instrument panel on left 51 45 370 Removing and Installing (Replacing) Left Decorative Strip on Instrument Panel
- Remove speaker trim 51 45 115 Removing and Installing Speaker Frame on Panel For Instrument Panel At Top
- If necessary, remove speaker Removing and Installing/Replacing Speaker (Mid-Range Speaker, in Instrument Panel)
- If necessary, remove front inner and front outer cup holder carriers





Expand locking rings (1) and remove.

Note:
Replace locking rings (1).

Remove top steering column cover (2).

Unclip bottom steering column cover (4) from retainers (3) and remove.





Release screws (1) and remove driver's side storage compartment (2).





Release screws (1) and remove function carrier for light switch center (2).





Release screws (1) and remove function carrier for instrument panel (2).





Release screws (1) and remove frame for passenger airbag (2).
Release screws (3) and remove function carrier for right decorative strip (4).





Removal all metal nuts (1) from instrument panel trim (2).
Unclip trims for defrost outlet (3) on outside in each case and remove.