51 16... Removing and installing/replacing upper trim on rear console

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear seats , see 52 26 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT .

Release screws (1) under rubber insert.

Release screws (2 and 3) on left and right sides.

Disconnect plug connection (4).

Lift out center console (5).

Fig 1: Identifying Centre Console, Plug Connection And Screw

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Release left and right screws (1).

Feed cup holder from below out of frame (2) in direction of arrow first at point A, then at point B.

Fig 2: Identifying Frame And Screws

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Release screws (1) on frame (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Frame And Screws

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Release trim (2) at retainers (3) from frame (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Trim, Retainers And Frame

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Installation:

Retainers (1) on trim (2) must not be damaged.

Make sure retainers (1) is correctly seated on lugs.

Fig 5: Identifying Retainers And Trim

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