51 16 200 Removing and installing storage compartment

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Special tools required:

00 9 317 00 9 310 ASSEMBLY WEDGES (SET IN PLASTIC CASE)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove function carrier, see 51 45 106 Removing and installing/replacing function carrier on instrument panel trim

Open cover for center armrest.

Lift out storage compartment (1).

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, all the following operations are shown with the center armrest removed.

Fig 1: Storage Compartment

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unclip catches (2) on housing for cigarette lighter (3).

Remove housing (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Catches (2) must not be damaged

Fig 2: Catches, Plug Connection And Cigarette Lighter

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Release nuts (1) and screws (2) on rear storage compartment.

Fig 3: Nuts And Screws

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Unclip catches (1) on gaiter (2) with special tool 00 9 317. Pull off gaiter (2) towards top.

Fig 4: Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Release screws (1 and 2).

Feed out storage compartment (3) past gaiter (4) and remove towards top rear.

Fig 5: Storage Compartment, Past Gaiter And Screws

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