51 16 195 Removing And Installing Centre Armrest (Front)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Close front cup holder
Remove SIDE PANELS ON CENTRE CONSOLE
Remove FRESH AIR GRILLE IN REAR COMPARTMENT

Version with rear compartment monitor:

Remove CONTROL UNIT FOR REAR COMPARTMENT MONITOR

Version with rear compartment monitor:

Unclip rear compartment monitor lead (1) and plug connection (2) in direction of arrow from fixture (3).

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Fig 1: Unclipping Rear Compartment Monitor Lead And Plug Connection From Fixture

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Release screws (1) on left/right.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Version with mobile phone storage compartment:

Remove storage tray/CD box.

Snap out trim (1) in upward direction and disconnect plug connections underneath.

Lift out mat insert (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Mat Insert And Trim

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Pull out mat insert (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Pulling Out Mat Insert

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Pull out coin box (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 5: Pulling Out Coin Box

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Plug Connection

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Nuts

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Raise centre armrest (1) slightly.

Feed out plug (2) towards bottom.

Unfasten plug connections (3) and disconnect.

Lift off centre armrest (1).

Fig 8: Identifying Plug Connections, Plug And Centre Armrest

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