51 16 181 Replacing center console carrier

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove complete CENTER CONSOLE 
• Remove REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM 

Unfasten screws (2).

Installation: 

Replace self-locking screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 16 4AZ .

If necessary, disconnect plug connection from aerial for comfort access (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Self-Locking Screws And Plug Connection From Aerial

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Release screws (1).

Installation: 

Replace self-locking screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 4AZ .

Disconnect plug connection from rear compartment blower.

Fig 2: Identifying Self-Locking Screws

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Unfasten screws (2).

Raise center console carrier (3) slightly and pull out wiring harness.

Remove carrier.

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Center Console Carrier

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Modify rear compartment air duct (2)

Modify all plastic nuts (1).

Installation: 

Replace defective nuts.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Compartment Air Duct And Plastic Nuts

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Release screws (1) from front bracket (2) and (remove bracket.)

Perform additional work steps according to equipment specification: 

Release screws (3) from front compartment blower (4) and remove blower.

Fig 5: Identifying Screws From Front Bracket And Front Compartment Blower

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Release screw (1) from aerial for comfort access (3) (and remove aerial.)

Modify plastic nut (2).

Installation: 

Replace defective nut.

Fig 6: Identifying Screw And Plastic Nut

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