51 47... Removing and installing/replacing C-pillar storage compartment at bottom left or right

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Open rear door
• Remove rear entrance cover strip, see 51 47 030 Removing and installing/replacing rear (inside) left or right entrance cover strip .
• Remove lower C-pillar trim, see 51 43 230 Removing and installing/replacing trim on C-pillar at bottom left or right .

Unclip rear seat towards rear.

Installation: 

Feed seat belt buckles (1) into openings in rear seat.

Detach mucket (1) in area of storage compartment (2).

Remove mat insert (3) from storage compartment (2) and release screws underneath (4).

Release clips (1).

Pull out storage compartment (2) in direction of arrow from clip (3).

Installation: 

If necessary, release clips (2 and 3) from vehicle.

Install storage compartment (2) with preinstalled clips (1).

Installation: 

Retainers (1) must not be damaged or missing.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (2).

Fit missing clips on storage compartment (3).