51 16 201 Replacing center console

1. Remove trims for center console. Refer to 51 16 220 REPLACING TRIMS FOR CENTER CONSOLE .
2. Remove rear center console with cup holder. Refer to 51 16 204 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR CUP HOLDER .

Release left/right screws (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Screws

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In addition, release screw (1) on driver's side.

Fig 2: Releasing Screw On Driver'S Side

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Release left/right screws (1) and remove side sections (2).

Fig 3: Removing Side Sections

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Installation: 

Guides (1) and all screw points (2) of side sections (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Screw Points Of Side Sections

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Release cable holder (1).

Fig 5: Releasing Cable Holder

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Turn and detach plug connections (2).

Release screws (3) and remove holder (4).

Unfasten cable clip (1).

Fig 6: Unfastening Cable Clip

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Feed cable (2) out of center console (3).

Release screws (1) and remove armrest (2) from center console (3).

Fig 7: Removing Armrest From Center Console

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Release screws (2) and remove frame (1).

Fig 8: Removing Frame

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Remove left/right metal nuts (3) from center console (4).