Lnterior Trim - BMW 5251 Service Manual

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lnterior
Trim
This repair group covers interior trim removal and installation
procedures.
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Refer to the following repair groups for additional information:
250
Gearshift Linkage
41 1
Doors (interior door panels)
@
612
Switches
620
Instruments
640
Heating and Air Conditioning [IHKA control panel!
650
Radio
721
Airbag System (SRS)
lnterior trim repairs
lnterior trim and finish panels are clipped or screwed into
place. Many of the trim retaining clips are designed to be used
only once. When removing trim that is held in place with clips,
it is a good idea to have spare clips on hand before beginning
the job.
WARNING-
Special precautions must be observed when servicing the
BMWSupplementai Restraint System
(SRS).
Serious inju-
ry
may result if system service is attempted by persons un-
familiar with the BMW
SRS
and its approved service
procedures. BMW speciiies that all inspection and service
should be performed by an authorized BMW dealer.
Before performing any work involving airbags, discon-
nect the negative ( ) battery cable. See
721
Airbag
System (SRS).
Airbags contain a back-uppowersupply within the SRS
control module. A 5 second discharge period should be
allowed after the battery cable has been disconnected.
CAUTION-
* When working on electrical switclies or lights, always dis-
connect the negative ( - ) cable from the battery and insu-
late the cable end to prevent accidental reconnection.
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Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery dis-
connection cautions given in W 1 General Warnings
and Cautions.
To prevent marring the trim when working on interior
components, work with plastic prying tools or wrap the
tips of screwdrivers and pliers with tape before prying