51 16 163 Removing and installing/replacing rear center console cover

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Move front seats forwards
• Remove SIDE TRIM PANELS ON CENTER CONSOLE 

Release screws (1) on left and right sides.

Detach rear center console cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Unlock plug connections behind and disconnect.

Fig 1: Detaching Rear Center Console Cover

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

• Remove fresh air grille in rear passenger compartment. See REMOVING REAR COMPARTMENT FRESH-AIR GRILLE (BASIC A/C SYSTEM) or REMOVING REAR CABIN FRESH-AIR GRILLE (HIGH A/C SYSTEM) .
• Remove REAR A/C SYSTEM CONTROL PANEL
• Remove LOWER REAR CENTER CONSOLE COVER