51 16 185 Removing And Installing / Replacing Decorative Trims On Centre Console Carrier Section

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CENTRE CONSOLE FUNCTION CARRIER

Release screws (1).

Remove carrier (2) from decorative trim (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure guide (3) is correctly seated in carrier (2).

Fig 1: Removing Carrier From Decorative Trim

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WARNING:

Failure to comply with the following note will result in potential personal injury.

NOTE:

Secure coil spring (1) against springing out, e.g. with an extension (2).

Unlock retaining hook (3) and gently pull out decorative trim (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Hook, Decorative Trim And Coil Spring

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Pull coil spring (1) with flat nose pliers (2) out of mount and place over carrier (3) as illustrated.

Pull out decorative trim (4) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure coil spring (1) is correctly seated in mount.

Fig 3: Pulling Out Decorative Trim

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