51 44 180 Removing and installing / replacing rear console insert / make-up mirror in rear compartment

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ceiling light (rear), refer to 63 31 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COMPLETE CEILING LIGHT (REAR)

Lever out insert (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Insert

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

Installation:

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

Fig 2: Installing Plug Connections

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

Fig 3: Removing Make-Up Mirror

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

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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