51 16 200 Removing And Installing Storage Compartment
Special Tools Required
Risk of damage!
When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Move selector or gear lever towards rear
- Remove trim for gearshift .
- Detach panel for pedal assembly from storage compartment.
- Detach instrument panel trim at bottom from storage compartment.
- Remove trim on storage compartment at rear .
- Remove gaiter for handbrake lever . See 34 41... REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING GAITER FOR HANDBRAKE LEVER (128i) or 34 41... REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING GAITER FOR HANDBRAKE LEVER (135i) .
Release screws (1) on storage compartment (2) at front.
Version with center armrest:
Lever out cover (1) and release nut (2) underneath.
Lever socket mounting (1) or trim with special tool 00 9 317 out of storage tray (2).
If necessary, disconnect associated plug connections and remove socket receptacle (1).
Version without center armrest:
Release nut (1) on storage compartment (2).
Slacken nut (1).
Lever out cover (1) on storage compartment (2) at side and release screw underneath.
Release nuts (1) on storage compartment (2) at rear.
Tighten handbrake lever (1) as far as possible.
Raise storage compartment (2) at rear and feed out over handbrake lever (1) and gearshift or preselector lever in upwards direction.