51 16 160 Removing and installing or replacing center console trim panel

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.

Optional equipment CIC:

A hard disk is installed in the Car Information Computer (CIC).

Carry out mechanical work on the CIC and adjacent components with care.

Avoid subjecting the CIC to vibration/shocks.

Necessary preliminary work:

NOTE: Proceed with care when removing.

Protect center console (1) adequately against scratches.

Pull left shank of center console trim (3) in marked area with one hand upwards.

At same time, with second hand, pulling in jerks and directly towards rear, unclamp (2) center console trim (3).

Likewise unclamp (2) right shank by pulling in jerks directly towards rear.

Installation note:

Renew faulty retaining clips.

Fig 1: Identifying Center Console, Center Console Trim And Clip Area

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Unclamp switch center (3) control panel (1) and remove center console trim panel (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Control Panel, Center Console Trim Panel And Switch Center

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Installation note:

Do not trap the control panel ribbon cable (see arrow).

If the ribbon cable gets traps, check it for damage.

Fig 3: Locating Control Panel Ribbon Cable

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Replacement

Modify clamp clamps (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Clamp Clamps

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