51 16 165 Removing and installing complete center console

When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Pull out control panel (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Ribbon cable for control panel (1) must not be trapped.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Control Panel

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Disconnect all existing plug connections in the marked area.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections

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Release front nuts (2) and bolts (3) on center console (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 17AZ .

Installation note:

Replace self-locking screws.

Fig 3: Identifying Center Console, Nuts, And Bolts

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NOTE: Diagram similar.

Lever out cover (1) on storage compartment (2) at side and release screw underneath.

Fig 4: Identifying Cover On Storage Compartment

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NOTE: Illustration similar.

Tighten parking brake lever (1) as far as possible.

Raise center console (2) at rear and feed out to the top over parking brake lever (1) and gearshift or selector lever.

In so doing, disconnect remaining plug connections.

Carefully remove center console (2).

Fig 5: Raising Center Console

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