51 16... Removing and installing/replacing 3rd seat row center console

Version with heating/ventilation for 3rd seat row: 

Unclip cover (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Cover

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Unclip bridge for heater controls (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Heater Controls Bridge

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Release screws (1) and slightly raise center console (2) in direction of arrow (A).

Unclip retaining tabs (3) of center console (2) from trim (4) in direction of arrow (B).

Remove center console (2).

Fig 3: Removing Retaining Tabs Of Center Console From Trim

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