51 16 200 Removing and installing storage compartment
Special tools required:
When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Move selector or gearshift lever towards rear
- Remove cover for gearshift . See 51 16 210 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR SELECTOR LEVER (STEPTRONIC) or 51 16 210 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR SELECTOR LEVER
- Detach TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM from storage compartment
- Detach INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM at bottom from storage compartment
- Remove COVER ON STORAGE COMPARTMENT AT REAR
- Remove GAITER FOR PARKING BRAKE LEVER
E87 up to version 03/2007 only:
- Remove dashboard cover
Release screws (1) on storage compartment (2) at front.
Version with center armrest:
Lever out cover (1) and release nut (2) underneath.
Lever mounting of charging socket (1) or cover with special tool 00 9 317 out of storage compartment (2).
If necessary, disconnect associated plug connections and remove charging socket mount (1).
Version without center armrest:
Release nut (1) on storage compartment (2).
Slacken nut (1).
Lever out cover (1) on storage compartment (2) at side and release screw underneath.
Release nuts (1) on storage compartment (2) at rear.
Tighten parking brake lever (1) as far as possible.
Raise storage compartment (2) at the rear and feed out to the top through parking brake lever (1) and gearshift or selector lever.