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 trim panels for roof pillar at front
- Remove steering-column switch cluster
- Remove steering column shroud upper section/lower section
- Remove instrument cluster
- Remove radio and IHKA controls
- Remove light operating unit
- Central information display
- Remove right glove box with housing
- Remove complete centre console
- Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism
- In appropriate version:
- Remove cover for Head-Up Display







NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity. Wiring harness is therefore not included in graphic.

Disconnect plug connection (1) from front passenger airbag unit.
(Observe notes regarding Airbag plug connections).







Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 51 45 5AZ.
Pull back instrument panel trim (2) and remove in direction of arrow.
Unlock plug connections behind and disconnect.







Installation note:
Make sure guides (1) on instrument panel trim (2) are correctly seated in respective mountings.
Make sure gaskets are correctly seated on air ducts.
Make sure electrical leads are correctly laid.