51 16 160 Removing and installing center console cover

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 325

When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Version with manual gearbox: 

• DISCONNECT NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE (to avoid fault memory entries)

For comparison:

Graphic shows center console trim for manual version.

Fig 1: Identifying Center Console

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Manual transmission version only: 

Pry gearshift lever cover (1) off of selector lever using special tool 00 9 325 .

Fig 2: Prying Gearshift Lever Cover

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Open both center console armrests.

Lever out rear cover (1) with special tool 00 9 325 .

Fig 3: Opening Center Console Armrests

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Installation note: 

Latch mechanisms (see arrows) on cover closure (1) may not be damaged.

Fig 4: Locating Center Console Armrests Latch Mechanisms

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Release screw (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Center Console Screws

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Carefully pry out center console trim (1) with special tool 00 9 325 , while clamping it off and then removing in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Unlock and disconnect underlying plug connections.

Manual transmission version only: 

Carefully feed out gearshift lever cover through the center console trim opening (1).

Remove center console trim (1).

Fig 6: Prying Out Center Console Trim

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Installation note: 

Replace defective retainers (1).

Guide (2) must not be damaged.

Make sure center console trim is seated correctly.

Fig 7: Identifying Center Console Guide And Retainers

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