51 16 165 Removing and installing/replacing complete center console

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove CENTER CONSOLE COVER 
• Remove REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM 
• Release GAITER FOR PARKING BRAKE LEVER from center console

Only with automatic transmission or F80/F82/F83: 

• Remove GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque: 51 16 3AZ .

Disconnect plug connections (2), depending on version.

Fig 1: Center Console Plug Connections And Nuts

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 51 16 4AZ .

Fig 2: Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 51 16 3AZ .

Detach wiring harness (2) from central console mount.

Fig 3: Central Console Wiring Harness And Screws

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Raise the center console (1) rear and feed out gaiter (2).

If necessary, release further plug connections and cable clips from below on center console (1).

Remove center console (1) to the rear/top.

Installation note: 

Feed center console (1) correctly into dashboard including guides (4).

Fit center console (1) on the side correctly at rear of trim panel for pedal mechanism and trim panel at bottom of dashboard.

Make sure wiring harness (3) is in correct position.

Fig 4: Removing Center Console

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Replacement (depending on version): 

• Modify air ducts (1)
• Modify retaining bracket (2)
• Modify SIDE COVER 
• Change over CENTER ARMREST .
• Modify INSERT IN STORAGE COMPARTMENT 
• Modify BASE PLATE for telephone
• Modify LED
  Fig 5: Air Ducts Retaining Bracket

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