51 16 ... Removing And Installing Side Panels On Center Console

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Side panel on center console, front:

Release screw (1) on left/right.

Slide panel (2) on left/right in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Slide Panel And Screw

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Installation:

Retainers (1) must be correctly seated in panel guides (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Retainers

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Side panel on center console, rear:

Slide panel (1) on left/right in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 3: Sliding Panel

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Installation:

Retainers (1) must be correctly seated in panel guides (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Retainers And Panel Guides

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