51 16 ... Removing and installing/replacing centre armrest carrier

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove storage compartment  . 

Detach hinge cover (1) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect connector (1).

Disconnect Bowden cable (2).

Release screws (3) and remove lock mechanism (4).

Release screws (1).

Depress actuator (1) for centre armrest and remove centre armrest carrier in upwards direction.

Replacement: 

• Remove cover for centre armrest   .
• Remove lock cylinder for storage box  . See 51 16 245 Removing and installing/replacing lock cylinder for storage box .
• Remove servodrive  . See 67 11 610 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SERVODRIVE IN STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
• If necessary, remove eject box  . See 84 11 610 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EJECT BOX (CORDLESS KEYPAD HANDSET) .
  Fig 4: Identifying Actuator

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