51 16 211 Removing and installing/replacing cover for storage compartment

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Only for vehicles up to 09/2008: 

• Remove KNOB FOR CONTROLLER .
• Remove BUTTON UNIT .

Version with manual transmission: 

• Remove GAITER for gear lever

Version with automatic transmission or SMG: 

• Remove COVER FOR PRESELECTOR LEVER .

If necessary, remove ashtray insert.

Release screws (1) on storage tray (3).

Open center console cover.

Press release button for center console cover and lever out finisher (2) for storage tray at rear.

Pull off finisher (2) towards rear.

If necessary, disconnect plug connections on insert at front.

Security version: 

Disconnect plug connection on INTERCOM SYSTEM SWITCH .

Installation: 

Following parts of finisher for storage tray (4) must not be damaged or missing:

1. Front insert
2. Retaining lugs
3. Pins or spring clips

Replacement: 

Remove FRONT INSERT (1) .

Replacement with Security version: 

Remove INTERCOM SYSTEM SWITCH .