Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

51 45 263 Removing and Installing/Replacing Instrument Panel Trim on Right




51 45 263 - Removing and installing/replacing instrument panel trim on right





Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove 51 45 366 - Removing and installing/replacing wood trim on right wood trim on instrument panel on right.





Disconnect Bowden cable (1) for glovebox.





Note:
In the version equipped with a CD changer, the CD changer is secured with screws (2).

Release screws (1) and (2).
Version with CD changer:
Pull out CD changer (4) and trim (3) together slightly.





Release lock (1) and detach holder (2) from CD changer (3) on left and right.
Remove trim (4).





Installation:
When installing CD changer (3), make sure radio retaining pin (2) is correctly inserted in fixture (1).





Version without CD changer:
Release lock (1) on left/right and remove trim (2).





Both versions:

Installation:
Make sure holder (2) is correctly seated in panel (1).
Replacement only:
Remove button for glovebox.