51 16 227 Removing and installing/replacing trim on center console at side left or right

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Driver's seat removed for purposes of clarity.

Lever trim (1) with a suitable tool out of center console.

Feed out trim (1) in area (3) towards rear.

Installation:

Replace faulty retainers (2).

Feed in trim (1) first in area (3), then press down in direction of center console.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim, Area And Retainers

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