51 16 130 Removing and installing/replacing left or right knee pad

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove trim from cup holder at front, see 51 16 193 Removing and installing/replacing trim on front cup holder .

Release screws (1).

Lift knee pad (2) out of center console.

Fig 1: Identifying Knee Pad And Screws

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