51 16 225 Removing and installing/replacing decorative trim on center console on left or right

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove SIDE TRIM PANEL ON CENTER CONSOLE 

Release screws (1) on left and right sides.

Pull out rear center console trim (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Center Console Trim

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Slide decorative trim on center console in direction of arrow and remove from center console (2).

Fig 2: Sliding Decorative Trim On Center Console

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