51 16 196 Removing and installing/replacing cover for center armrest

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unclip trim (1) on left/right.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim

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Open cover (1).

Detach spring (2) on left/right.

Installation:

Make sure spring (2) is correctly seated

Fig 2: Identifying Spring And Cover

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Press catches (1) together.

Pull out rotary shaft (2) on left/right.

Fig 3: Pulling Out Rotary Shaft

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Fold cover (1) back until it feeds out of storage compartment (2).

Fig 4: Folding Cover Of Storage Compartment

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Installation:

If necessary, replace rubber damper (1) on left/right.

Fig 5: Identifying Rubber Damper

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