51 16 163 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Centre Console Trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left/right side carpets . See 51 16 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE CARPET ON STORAGE COMPARTMENT (CENTRE CONSOLE) .

Release screws (1) on left/right.

Lift retaining tabs (2) on left/right over catches and pull out trim (3) towards rear.

Installation:

Pay attention to routing of cables.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Retaining Tabs

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Depending on version, disconnect plug connections (1).

Remove trim (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections And Trim

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