51 16 ... Removing And Installing Side Panels On Centre Console

Side panel on centre console, front:

Release screw (1) on left/right.

Slide panel (2) on left/right in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Centre Console Panel Screw

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Installation:

Retainers (1) must be correctly seated in panel guides (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Retainers

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Side panel on centre console, rear:

Slide panel (1) on left/right in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 3: Sliding Panel On Centre Console

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Installation:

Retainers (1) must be correctly seated in panel guides (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Retainers

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