51 16 197 Removing And Installing / Replacing Decorative Trim On Centre Armrest

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove CENTRE ARMREST (FRONT) ,
• Remove CONTROL UNIT IN CENTRE ARMREST (FRONT)
• Remove SWITCH COMBINATION FOR SEAT ADJUSTMENT on left and right

Version with rear compartment monitor: 

• Remove REAR COMPARTMENT MONITOR

Unlock plug (2) and feed out towards bottom.

Release screws (3).

Press trim (4) in direction of arrow (A) and press out in direction of arrow (B) from inside outwards.

Fig 1: Press Out Trim

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Installation: 

Make sure guides (1) are not damaged; if necessary, replace trim (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Guides And Trim

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Release screws (1) on left/right.

Remove centre armrest panel (2) on left/right in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Centre Armrest Panel

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Release screws (1) on left/right.

Detach carrier (2) from decorative trim (3) and remove in upward direction.

Remove storage compartment (4).

Fig 4: Identifying Storage Compartment, Carrier And Decorative Trim

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Release screws (1).

Remove controller (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Removing Controller

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Release screws (1).

Remove fastener (2) for centre armrest cover in direction of arrow.

Fig 6: Removing Centre Armrest Cover Fastener

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Release screws (1).

Remove centre armrest cover (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Centre Armrest Cover

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