Lower Dash Panel Assembly, Removing And Installing - BMW 5251 Service Manual

Interior
Trim
The E39 dashboard assembly includes the instrument clus-
ter, passenger side airbag, glove compartment, fuse and re-
lay panel, radio. IHKA control panel oron-board monitor (if
equipped with GPS). The dash is made up of an upper and
lower sections. The lower section must be remove before the
upper section can be removed.
Dashboard removal is a complex operation. Read the proce-
dures through before starting work.
Lower dash panel assembly, removing and
installing
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Disconnect negative
(-)
cable from battery and cover termi-
nal with insulating material.
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CAUTION-
Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery discon-
nectioncautionsgiven atthe irontin001 General Warnings
and Cautions.
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Place steering column in down and extended position.
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Remove left side foot well panel fasteners (A and B).
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Using a plastic trim tool, gently pry left and right steering col-
umn trim panels (white arrow) to remove and release snap
clip on column boot (black arrow).
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Remove instrument cluster trim panel fasteners (arrows).
Pull trim panel out and disconnect harnesses for light
switches.
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Remove radio volume control knob.