51 16 ... Removing and installing/replacing centre armrest carrier

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove storage compartment .

Detach hinge cover (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Detaching Hinge Cover

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Disconnect connector (1).

Disconnect Bowden cable (2).

Release screws (3) and remove lock mechanism (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Bowden Cable, Connector, Lock Mechanism And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

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Depress actuator (1) for centre armrest and remove centre armrest carrier in upwards direction.

Replacement:

Remove cover for centre armrest .
Remove lock cylinder for storage box . See 51 16 245 Removing and installing/replacing lock cylinder for storage box .
Remove servodrive . See 67 11 610 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SERVODRIVE IN STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
If necessary, remove eject box . See 84 11 610 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EJECT BOX (CORDLESS KEYPAD HANDSET) .

Fig 4: Identifying Actuator
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