51 16 200 Removing and installing storage compartment

Special tools required:

00 9 317

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim for preselector lever (gear lever)
Remove trim for storage compartment
Remove central trim for instrument panel
Remove rear seat . See 24 REAR SEAT, NORMAL .
Remove rear cup holder

Specification with telephone:

Disconnect plug for eject box

Fold rear centre armrest back.

Unclip covers (1) on openings (2) in direction of arrows and release screws underneath.

Fig 1: Uncliping Covers

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Installation:

Catches (1) on cover (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches On Cover

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Release screws (1) on storage compartment (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Storage Compartment And Screws

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Release screws (1) on instrument panel (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Instrument Panel And Screws

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Release screw (1) on transmission tunnel (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Tunnel And Screws

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Unclip gaiter (1) upwards with special tool 00 9 317 .

Raise storage compartment (2) and if necessary disconnect plug connections from below.

Feed out storage compartment (2) past gaiter (1) and remove towards top rear.

Fig 6: Uncliping Gaiter

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