51 16 213 Replacing trim for storage compartment

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove trim for storage compartment  
• Modify insert for center console  
• M3: Modify switch block  . See 61 30 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH BLOCK (M3) .

  Version with controller: 

• Modify controller  . See 61 31 195 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) FRONT CONTROLLER .

  E93 only: 

• Modify switch for convertible top operation  . See 61 31 078 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION .

Version without controller: 

Carefully release catches (1) and remove storage tray (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Catches And Storage Tray

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