51 16 200 Removing and installing storage tray

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 318

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove Panel For Rear Storage Box  . 
• Remove Handbrake Lever Cover  . 
• Remove Trim For Preselector Lever   (gearshift lever).
• Remove driving dynamics switch.  See 61 31 287 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DRIVING DYNAMICS SWITCH .
• Remove display for passenger airbag deactivation.  See 61 31 069 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INDICATOR FOR FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION .
• Remove switch unit in center console.  See 61 31 057 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH IN CENTER CONSOLE .

Lever out trim (1) with special tool 00 9 318 (universal wedge) on both sides.

Release cap (2) on left/right.

Slide cover (3) in direction of arrow and remove.

Release screws (1) on left/right.

Remove center console (3); to do so, lift rear end and at same time pull towards rear and feed out from handbrake lever.

Installation: 

Clips (2) must not be missing or damaged.

Installation: 

Following parts of cover (3) must not be damaged or missing:

1. Guides (2)
2. Retaining lugs (1)
   Fig 3: Identifying Guides And Retaining Lugs Of Cover

   Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Retaining lugs (2 and 4) of trim (1) and of cap (3) must not be damaged or missing.