51 16 201 Replacing storage compartment

Necessary preliminary tasks

Version with telephone:

E93 only:

Release catches (2) and remove coin holder (1) in inward direction.

Release catches (3) and remove multifunction storage (4).

If necessary, remove AV CONNECTION SOCKET (5).

Remove socket (6).

Fig 1: Identifying Coin Holder, Storage Area, Catches, And Sockets

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Version with rear cabin air conditioning:

Release screws (1).

Lever out air duct (3) at catch (2) and feed upwards out of storage compartment.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Duct, Catch And Screws

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First feed air duct (1) to right out of guide (2) and duct (3), then remove to left out of storage compartment.

Installation:

Seal (4) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Air Duct, Guide, And Seal

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