51 16 ... Removing and installing/replacing center console cover

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove rear insert. Refer to 51 16 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR INSERT (IN STORAGE COMPARTMENT) .
• Remove rear compartment fresh air grille. Refer to 64 22 191 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR COMPARTMENT FRESH AIR GRILL .
• Remove rear storage tray finisher. Refer to 51 16 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FINISHER FOR STORAGE TRAY AT REAR .

Release screws (1).

2) Center console.

Fig 1: Locating Center Console Retaining Screws

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Version with center armrest (2): 

Slide center armrest (2) forwards.

Lever out cap (3) and release screw underneath.

Open cover (1).

Feed out cover (1) with retaining plate (4) towards rear/top.

Fig 2: View Of Center Console And Cap

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