Procedure steps

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General information safety instructions

RISK OF DAMAGE

Scratches.

Tools and sharp-edged components can cause scratches.

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

Preprocesses

Remove decorative trim on center console
- For equipment specification with in leather instrument panel: Attach plastic adhesive tape (2) between decorative trim (1) and instrument panel.
  
  Fig 1: Instrument Panel Decorative Strip And Adhesive Tape
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- Detach decorative trim (1) with special tool 0 496 571 (00 9 327) from clamps (2).
- If necessary, unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.
- Remove decorative trim (1) upwards.
  
  Fig 2: Detaching Decorative Trim With Special Tool (00 9 327)
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Remove trim for selector lever
- Partially fit special tool 0 493 687 (00 9 340) as pictured.
- Lift trim for selector lever (1) all around and remove upwards.
- If necessary, unlock associated plug connection and disconnect.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Special Tool (00 9 340)
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Removing the operating unit for the center console
- Adhere to following procedure:
  1. Reach under front section of operating unit for the center console (1).
  2. Press front latch mechanism in direction of arrow and simultaneously raise operating unit for the center console (1) towards top.
  3. Disconnect associated plug connection and remove operating unit for the center console (1).
    
    Fig 4: Removing Center Console Operating Unit
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Keyprocesses
Removing the trim for the center console
- Loosen screws (1).
- Detach trim for center console (2) with special tool 0 496 569 (00 9 325) for clamps (3).
- Slightly raise trim for center console (2) and disconnect associated plug connections.
- Guide out trim for center console (2) to the top/rear.
  
  Fig 5: Center Console Cover, Clamps And Screw
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Installing the trim for the center console
- Do not detach springs (1) during installation.
- Replace faulty clamps.
  
  Fig 6: Center Console Clamps
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- Connect all plug connections.
- Position trim for center console (2).
- Clip in trim for center console (2) at latch mechanisms (3).
- Tighten the screws (1).
  
  Fig 7: Center Console Cover, Clamps And Screw
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Postprocesses
Installing the operating unit for the center console
- Clip in the operating unit for the center console.
  
  Fig 8: Installing Center Console Operating Unit
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Install trim for selector lever
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Latch mechanisms, guides and mounting elements must not be damaged or missing.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Fig 9: Selector Lever Latch Mechanisms And Cover
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- Check latch mechanisms for damage, if necessary replace trim for selector lever.
- Clip in trim for selector lever (1).
  
  Fig 10: Installing Special Tool (00 9 340)
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Installing the decorative trim to center console
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

The controller may have to be remounted upon replacing the decorative trim, depending on the equipment specification.

For more information see: 61 31 195 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CONTROLLER
- Replace faulty clamps (1) of the decorative trim (2).
  
  Fig 11: Decorative Trim Clamps
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- For equipment specification with in leather instrument panel: Attach plastic adhesive tape (2) between decorative trim (1) and instrument panel.
  
  Fig 12: Instrument Panel Decorative Strip And Adhesive Tape
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- Clip in the decorative trim (1) at the latch mechanisms (2).
  
  Fig 13: Installing Decorative Trim With Special Tool (00 9 327)
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