51 16 229 Removing and installing/replacing lower rear center console trim

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .

Unclip lower rear center console (1) first and top then at bottom from center console trim (2).

Fig 1: Removing Lower Rear Center Console

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Installation note: 

Correctly clip lower rear center console (1) at all four points into center console trim (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Rear Center Console And Center Console Trim

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