51 16 225 Removing and installing/replacing decorative trim on center console on left or right

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove knee pad

Release screws (1).

Lift decorative trim on center console (2) up and out of center console and feed towards rear out of guide (4).

Installation:

Replace faulty retainers (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Centre Console, Guide, Retainers And Screws

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Installation:

Guides (1) and (2) on decorative trim (3) must not be damaged.

Guides (1) and (2) must be correctly positioned in center console during fitting.

Fig 2: Identifying Decorative Trim And Guides

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