51 16 145 Removing and installing (replacing) decorative trim at center console

Special tools required:

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

Version with instrument panel in leather:

When removing and installing, the decorative strip (1) may damage the leather of the instrument panel.

To avoid damage, the yellow plastic adhesive tape (2) must be placed between the decorative strip (1) and the instrument panel.

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Decorative Strip

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Loosen cover (1) with special tool 00 9 327 from clamps (2).

If necessary, unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Remove cover (1) upwards.

Fig 2: Removing Center Console Cover

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Installation note:

Replace faulty clamps (1).

Replacement (depending on version):

Remount CONTROLLER (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Controller Clamps

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