51 44 180 Removing And Installing / Replacing Rear Console Insert / Make-Up Mirror In Rear Compartment

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove ceiling light (rear)  . See 63 31 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COMPLETE CEILING LIGHT (REAR) .

Lever out insert (1) in direction of arrow.

Unclip plug connections above and remove rear insert (1).

Fig 1: Removing Rear Insert

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Installation: 

Make sure plug connections (1) are correctly seated in console (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections

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Lever out make-up mirror (1) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection underneath and remove make-up mirror (1).

Fig 3: Removing Make-Up Mirror

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Lever out insert (1) in direction of arrow.

Version with anti-theft alarm system: 

Disconnect plug connection underneath.

Remove insert (1).

Fig 4: Removing Insert

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