51 16 201 Replacing storage compartment

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove storage compartment
Remove centre armrest carrier
Remove cup holder mounting
Remove controller
Remove servodrive for storage compartment
Remove button unit

Pull off trim (1) on left/right in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Trim On Left/Right

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Release retainers (1) and remove trim (2).

Feed cable (3) out of storage compartment.

Fig 2: Removing Storage Compartment

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