51 16 220 Replacing Trims For Center Console

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Remove oddments tray. Refer to 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CENTER CONSOLE .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Removing Base For Center Console

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Release screws (2).

Remove base (3) for center console and place on a clean surface.

NOTE: The operation "Removing base for center console" ends here.

Removing front cup holder:

Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Removing Front Cup Holder

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Remove cup holder (2) from base (3) for center console.

Installation:

Left/right catches (1) must be correctly secured.

Fig 3: Identifying Springs On Cup Holder

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All springs (2) on cup holder (3) must not be damaged.

Removing decorative trim on front ashtray cover:

Release screws (1) and remove decorative trim from ashtray cover.

Fig 4: Removing Decorative Trim On Front Ashtray Cover

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Removing front ashtray:

Release screws (1) and remove ashtray (2) from base (3) for center console.

Fig 5: Removing Ashtray

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Replacement of base of center console only:

Release screws (1).

Fig 6: Removing Trim For Switch

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Remove trim (2) for switch from base (3) for center console.