51 16 165 Removing And Installing Complete Center Console
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove gear selector switch carrier . See 61 31 342 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH .
- Remove fresh air grille in rear compartment . See 64 22 191 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR CABIN FRESH-AIR GRILLE .
- Remove trim for AV socket . See 61 31 133 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AUX CONNECTION SOCKET .
NOTE:
For purposes of clarity, operation is described on removed driver's seat.
Release screws (1) on left/right.
Release screw (1) and pull center console (2) towards rear slightly.
Version with rear compartment monitor:
Disconnect plug connection (3).
Pull out air duct (1).
Release cable holder for cable (2) from center console (3).
Installation:
Make sure air duct (1) is correctly seated on center console (3).
Disconnect plug connection (1) in footwell on right.
Pull center console (1) towards rear/top, feed out cables (2 and 3) and remove center console (1).