51 16 160 Removing and installing/replacing center console trim

Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Carry out the following operation carefully so as to avoid damage.
Tape off center console trim in work area.

Carefully lever front center armrest trim (1) with special tool 00 9 322 out of center console and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Front Center Armrest Trim Using Special Tool (00 9 322)

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Release screws (1).

IMPORTANT: First tighten screws hand-tight.

Tightening torque 51 16 9AZ .

Carefully lever out center console trim (2) with special tool 00 9 323 .

Disconnect plug connections underneath.

Fig 2: Removing Center Console Trim Using Special Tool (00 9 323)

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Remove center console trim (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

If necessary, replace retainers (1).

Make sure center console trim (2) is correctly seated.

Replacement:

Remove CENTER CONSOLE OPERATING UNIT .
Remove FRONT CONTROLLER .

Fig 3: Identifying Center Console Trim And Retainers
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