51 16 195 Removing and installing (replacing) center armrest: Notes

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT
Remove SIDE TRIM PANEL ON CENTER CONSOLE ON LEFT/RIGHT

Unclip fastener trim (1).

Release screws underneath.

Unclip center console trim (2) at points (3) and remove.

IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect plug connections behind.

Fig 1: Identifying Fastener Trim And Center Console Trim

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Remove trims (1) on left/right in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Trims

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Release screws (1) on center armrest (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Center Armrest With Screws

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Release screws (1) on left and right sides.

Pull out rear center console trim (2) in direction of arrow.

IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect plug connections behind.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Center Console Trim

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Release screws (1) and remove center armrest (2) in upward direction. Disconnect plug connection underneath.

Fig 5: Identifying Center Armrest With Screws

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