51 16 165 Removing and installing/replacing complete center console

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SIDE CARPET FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENT on left and right
Remove FRESH AIR GRILLE IN REAR CABIN
Remove GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH SUPPORT (not when releasing center console )
Remove AV CONNECTING SOCKET COVER (not when releasing center console )

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on HANDLING WIRING HARNESSES and cables.

NOTE: Driver's seat removed for purposes of clarity.

Release screws (1) and (2) on left and right.

Removing torque 51 16 4AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Center Console Mounting Screws

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Release screw (1) and pull center console (2) approx. 50 mm towards rear.

Tightening torque 51 16 4AZ .

NOTE: The operation Releasing center console ends here.

Version with rear compartment monitor:

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Center Console, Plug Connection And Screws

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Feed air duct (1) out of center console (3).

Release cable clip for cable (2) from center console (3).

Installation note:

Make sure air duct (1) is correctly seated on center console (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Air Duct, Center Console And Cable

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection

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Version with eject box:

Expose plug connections for EJECT BOX wiring harness and disconnect.

Pull center console (1) towards rear/top, feed out wiring harnesses (2) and (3), and remove center console (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Center Console And Wiring Harnesses

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Replacement:

If necessary, remove REAR COMPARTMENT MONITOR .

Remove REAR STORAGE BOX .

Remove SIDE COVER ON CENTER CONSOLE .

Remove FRONT CUP HOLDER .