51 16 185 Removing and Installing/Replacing Decorative Trims On Center Console Carrier Section

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove center console function carrier See 51 16 188 REPLACING BASE FOR CENTER CONSOLE ON STORAGE TRAY

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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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

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

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

Installation:

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

Fig 3: Pulling Coil Spring With Flat Nose Pliers

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