51 16 155 Replacing locator for front ashtray insert (up to 03/2007)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lever out trim (1) on left/right at rear end and pull out of storage compartment (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim And Storage Compartment

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Installation:

Retainers (1) and guide (2) on trim (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Retainers, Trim, And Guide

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Release nuts (1) and pull storage compartment (2) towards rear slightly.

Fig 3: Identifying Storage Compartment And Nuts

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Pull storage compartment back until plug connection (1) and screws (3) are accessible.

Disconnect plug connection (1) and detach plug from receptacle (2).

Release screws (3) and remove receptacle (2).

Installation:

Retainers (4) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection, Screws, Plug Receptacle, And Retainers

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Installation:

Do not damage guides (2) when feeding storage compartment (1) in.

Fig 5: Identifying Storage Compartment And Guides

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