51 45 106 Removing and installing/replacing function carrier on instrument panel trim

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Special tools required:

00 9 317 00 9 310 ASSEMBLY WEDGES (SET IN PLASTIC CASE)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Version with automatic transmission:

Remove trim for preselector lever, see 51 16 210 Removing and installing/replacing trim for preselector lever
Version with manual transmission:
Remove gaiter for gear lever

Lever out retainers (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Retainers

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Unclip trim (1) with special tool 00 9 317 in lower area only.

Fig 2: Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Release screws (1) on trim (2).

Fig 3: Screws And Trim

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Release screws (1) and pull trim (2) forwards slightly.

Fig 4: Screws And Trim

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Depending on version, disconnect plug connections (1 and 2) and remove trim (3).

Replacement:

Remove switch unit in center console, see 61 31 057 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH UNIT IN CENTER CONSOLE

Fig 5: Plug Connections And Trim

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