51 16 180 Removing And Installing Center Console Carrier Section

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove center armrest (front). Refer to 51 16 195 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CENTER ARMREST (FRONT) .
Remove side decorative trims. Refer to 51 16 175 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DECORATIVE TRIMS (ALL) ON FUNCTION CARRIER .

Release screws (1) on left/right.

Fig 1: Releasing Screws

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Raise center console carrier section (3) in direction of arrow and pull out.

Installation:

Make sure cables are correctly routed.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Installation:

Make sure air ducts (2) are correctly seated on center console carrier section (1).

Fig 3: Locating Air Ducts On Center Console Carrier Section

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Installation:

Feed guides (1) into mounts (2).

Fig 4: View Of Guides And Mounts

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