51 16 213 Replacing Trim For Storage Compartment

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove TRIM FOR STORAGE TRAY 
• Modify INSERT FOR CENTER CONSOLE 

Version with controller: 

• Modify controller  . See 61 31 195 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) FRONT CONTROLLER (UNTIL 09/2008) or 61 31 195 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) FRONT CONTROLLER (FROM 09/2008)

  E93 only: 

• Modify switch for convertible top operation

Version without controller: 

Carefully release catches (1) and remove storage tray (2).

Fig 1: Catches And Storage Tray

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