51 16 180 Removing And Installing Centre Console Carrier Section

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1) on left/right.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Raise centre console carrier section (3) in direction of arrow and pull out.

Installation:

Make sure cables are correctly routed.

Fig 2: Raising Centre Console Carrier Section

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Installation:

Make sure air ducts (2) are correctly seated on centre console carrier section (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Air Ducts On Centre Console Carrier Section

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Installation:

Feed guides (1) into mounts (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Guides And Mounts

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