51 16 201 Replacing storage compartment

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Version with telephone:

E93 only:

Release catches (2) on coin holder (1) and remove coin holder (1) in inward direction.

Release catches (3) on multifunction storage compartment (4) and remove multifunction storage compartment (4).

If necessary, remove AV connection socket (5) .

Remove socket (6).

Fig 1: Catches, Coin Holder, Socket, AV Connection Socket And Multifunction Storage Compartment

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Version with rear cabin air conditioning:

Release screws (1).

Lever out air duct (3) at catch (2) and feed upwards out of storage compartment.

Fig 2: Air Duct, Screws And Catch

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First feed air duct (1) to right out of guide (2) and duct (3), then remove to left out of storage compartment.

Installation:

Seal (4) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Air Duct, Seal, Guide And Duct

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