51 16 270 Removing and installing complete rear section of rear console

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear seats  , see 52 26 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT .

Release screws (1) under rubber insert.

Release screws (3) on left and right sides.

Disconnect plug connection (4).

Lift out center console (5).

Only release screws (2) on left and right if:

• Front trim, rear console 
• Cup holder, rear console 

are removed.

Fig 1: Identifying Centre Console, Plug Connection And Screw

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