51 16 213 Replacing trim for storage compartment

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM FOR STORAGE COMPARTMENT
Remove SWITCH FOR PARKING BRAKE
Remove CONTROLLER
Remove DRIVING DYNAMICS SWITCH
Remove ROOF OPERATING UNIT

Unscrew storage compartment (1) from trim for storage compartment (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Storage Compartment

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