2. Remove the front pillar trim (see section Removal and installation of body pillar and ceiling trim panels).
3. Remove the instrument cluster (see chapter On-board electrical equipment).
4. Remove the front passenger airbag.
5. Release the retainer (1) and disconnect the connector (2). Loosen the bolts and remove the holders (3 and 4) of the front passenger airbag.
6. Remove the screws.
7. Unscrew the upper plastic nuts and remove the wooden strip (1). Additionally, remove the plastic nut from the left side of the strip (2).
The outer plastic nuts should be installed with the knurled side facing the bar, and the central nuts should be installed with the hexagon facing the bar.
8. Remove the screws (1 and 3) and remove the glove compartment cover (2) and corner trim (4) by pulling it towards you.
9. Remove the bolts (1 and 2).
10. Press the latches and remove the wooden strip (1), disconnecting the cruise control connector if necessary. Press the latches, remove the wooden strip (2) and disconnect the connector. Remove the light switch wiring connectors (3).
When installing, replace damaged fasteners and plugs.
11. Remove the bolts (1).
12. Turn the top ones inside out (without spacer washer) and lower (with spacer washer) bolts, remove the left storage compartment (1) and unhook the parking brake release cable.
13. Remove the bolts under the steering column.
14. Remove the center HVAC vents (see chapter Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems).
15. Unscrew the bolts on the left and right sides and remove the instrument panel by pulling it towards you and upwards, moving it towards the right front door.
16. Remove the gaskets (1 and 2) from the front of the instrument panel and heater.
17. Installation is carried out in reverse order. Please note the following points.
18. Immediately before assembling the instrument panel, apply new gaskets to the front of the instrument panel and heater.
19. Install the plastic guides (1) on the left and right sides and (2) in the center.
The text is based on materials from the website: BMWman.ru