Replacing Trim For Instrument Panel (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupe, M Coupe)

51 45 031 Replacing Trim For Instrument Panel (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupe, M Coupe)

Remove trim for instrument panel.

Unfasten left/right screw (1) and remove left/right air guide (2).

Unfasten screws (1) and metal tabs (2) and remove centre of air guide (3).

Lift out interlock (1) and pull out centre of air vent (2).

Pull left/right air vent (1) downwards (with feeler gauge) and remove.

Installation:
Interlock (1) and guide (2) on air vent (3) must not be damaged.

Pull left/right air guide (1) forwards to remove.

Unfasten screws (1) and lift off insert (2).

Lift off finisher strips (1) and unfasten screw (2).

Lift off interlocks (1) and pull air vents (2) forwards to remove.

Press air vents (1) apart until the interlocks (2) are released and remove light insert (3).
If necessary, remove symbol disc (4).

Remove speed nuts (1).

Unfasten screws (1) and lift off frame (2).

Lift off interlocks (1) and remove air vents (2).

Remove speed nuts (1).