51 16 165 Completely removing and installing the center console \PREMIUM

Overview of Activities 

Preprocesses 

1. Remove battery cover
2. Disconnect battery earth lead
3. Removing side carpet on front left and right
4. Removing side carpet on rear left and right
5. Removing trim from rear center console (version without FD)
6. Removing trims on the base of the FD on the left and right (version with FD)
7. Remove rear center console trim
8. Removing rear fresh air grille
9. Removing front center console trim
10. Removing the selector lever support
11. Remove trim on the audio socket

    Keyprocesses 

12. Remove center console.
13. Installing the center console

    Postprocesses 

14. Install trim on the audio socket
15. Installing the selector lever support
16. Fit front center console trim
17. Installing the rear fresh air grille
18. Install rear center console trim
19. Installing trims on the base of the FD on the left and right (version with FD)
20. Installing trim in rear center console (version without FD)
21. Installing the side carpet on the rear left and right
22. Installing side carpets on the front left and right
23. Connect battery earth lead
24. Installing the battery cover

Additional Information 

Overview of Tightening Torques 

Preprocesses 

1. Remove battery cover 
   • Open the luggage compartment floor trim panel.
   • Release screws (1)  .
   • Remove battery cover upwards.
     Fig 1: Identifying Battery Cover Screws

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2. Disconnect battery earth lead 

   Prerequisite 

   Ignition switched off.

   • Slacken nut (1)  .
     NOTE: Risk of damage! Do not under any circumstances pull or lever off intelligent battery sensor from battery by force.
   • Remove intelligent battery sensor (2) from battery and secure to side.
     Fig 2: Identifying Intelligent Battery Sensor And Nut

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3. Removing side carpet on front left and right 
   NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
   NOTE: For better schematic diagram/mapping without seat.
   • Release screw (1).
   • Release side carpet (2) from clips (3).
   • Pull out side carpet (2) from the clamps (4) towards the front.
     Fig 3: Identifying Center Console Side Carpet, Retaining Clips, Clamps And Screw

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4. Removing side carpet on rear left and right 
   NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
   NOTE: For better schematic diagram/mapping without seat.
   • Push side carpet (1) forwards to loosen it from the clamps (2).
   • Feed side carpet (1) out of center console.
     Fig 4: Removing Side Carpet

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5. Removing trim from rear center console (version without FD) 
   • Lever trim (1) out of center console in the direction of arrow of the clamps (2) with special tool.
     Fig 5: Removing Trim From Rear Center Console (Version Without FD)

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6. Removing trims on the base of the FD on the left and right (version with FD) 
   NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
   • Unclip trim (1) with special tool and remove.
     Fig 6: Removing Trim Using Special Tool (00 9 340)

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   • Unclip trim (1) with special tool and remove.
     Fig 7: Removing Trim Using Special Tool (00 9 340)

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   • Open armrest (1).
   • Unclip trim (2) with special tool and remove.
     Fig 8: Removing Trim Using Special Tool (00 9 340)

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7. Remove rear center console trim 
   NOTE: For better schematic diagram/mapping without seat.
   • Release left and right screws (1).
   • Lift retaining tabs (2) on left and right over latch mechanisms; remove rear center console trim (3) from center console.
     Fig 9: Identifying Rear Center Console Trim, Retaining Tabs And Screws

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   • Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove rear center console trim (2).
     Fig 10: Identifying Rear Center Console Trim And Plug Connections

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8. Removing rear fresh air grille 
   • Unclamp latch mechanisms (1) on both sides.
   • Carefully lever out fresh air grille (2) in upward direction and disconnect associated plug connection.
     Fig 11: Removing Rear Fresh Air Grille

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9. Removing front center console trim 
   NOTE: Risk of damage! For version (1) up to 10/2009 (without M models) the controller button must be removed as preliminary work.
   • (1) Prior to 10/2009: Controller has buttons at only bottom.
   • (2) After 10/2009: Controller has buttons at bottom and top.
     Fig 12: Identifying Number Of Buttons And Shape Of Controller

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   • Pry off button for controller (1) from controller with special tool and in direction of arrow and remove.
     Fig 13: Removing Controller Button

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     NOTE: Risk of damage! The trim may break off at the side during levering out. Place special tool directly at clamps (2)!
   • Tape off trim (1) and center console in working area.
   • Lift trim (1) out of the center console with special tool starting from the front area.
   • Then carefully lift out trim (1) in side area (3).
   • Lever out the remainder of the clamp (2) and remove the trim (1).
     Fig 14: Removing Trim

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10. Removing the selector lever support 
    • Release screws (1).
    • Lift the selector lever support (2) and disconnect the associated plug connection.
    • Remove the selector lever support (2).
      Fig 15: Identifying Selector Lever Support And Screws

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11. Remove trim on the audio socket 
    • Use special tool to unlock retaining lugs (2) and feed out trim (1) from storage compartment.
    • Disconnect associated plug connections and remove trim (1).
      Fig 16: Removing Trim From Storage Compartment

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    Keyprocesses 

12. Remove center console. 
    NOTE: For better schematic diagram/mapping without seat.
    • Connect the battery.
    • Move front seat till the screws (1 and 2) are accessible.
    • Release screws (1 and 2).
    • Repeat operation on the right-hand side.
    • Disconnect battery.
      Fig 17: Identifying Screws

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    • Loosen screw (1) and pull the center console (2) backwards by approximately 50 mm.
    • Version with FD  : Disconnect plug connections (3).
      Fig 18: Identifying Center Console, Plug Connections And Screw

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    • Feed air duct (1) out of center console (3).
    • Loosen cable clip for cable (2) from center console (3).
      Fig 19: Identifying Cable Clip, Air Duct And Center Console

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    • Disconnect plug connection (1).
      Fig 20: Identifying Plug Connection

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    • Version with eject box  : Feed out plug connections (1) and disconnect.
      Fig 21: Identifying Plug Connections

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      NOTE: For better schematic diagram/mapping without seat.
    • Remove center console (1) to the rear/top.
    • Feed out wiring harnesses (2) and (3).
    • Remove center console (1).
      Fig 22: Identifying Center Console And Wiring Harnesses

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13. Installing the center console 
    NOTE: For better schematic diagram/mapping without seat.
    • Install center console (1) from the rear/top.
    • Feed in wiring harnesses (2) and (3).
      Fig 23: Identifying Center Console And Wiring Harnesses

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    • Version with eject box  : Connect connector (1) and feed in wiring harness into the retaining clips.
      Fig 24: Identifying Plug Connections

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    • Connect the connector (1).
      Fig 25: Identifying Plug Connection

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    • Secure cable clip for cable (2) on center console (3).
    • Feed air duct (1) into the center console (3).
      Fig 26: Identifying Cable Clip, Air Duct And Center Console

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    • Push the center console (2) completely forwards and completely tighten the screws (1).
      TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
      
      

      Center console to holder
      M6	5.6 Nm

    • Version with FD  : Connect connector (3).
      Fig 27: Identifying Center Console, Plug Connections And Screw

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      NOTE: For better schematic diagram/mapping without seat.
    • Connect the battery.
    • Move front seat till the screws (1 and 2) are accessible.
    • Tighten down screws (1 and 2).
      TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
      
      

      Center console to holder
      M6	5.6 Nm

    • Repeat operation on the right-hand side.
    • Disconnect battery.
      Fig 28: Identifying Screws

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    Postprocesses 

14. Install trim on the audio socket 
    • Connect associated connectors and install trim (1).
    • Clip in trim (1) at the retaining lugs (2).
      Fig 29: Identifying Retaining Lugs And Trim

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15. Installing the selector lever support 
    • Connect all connectors with the selector lever (2).
    • Install the selector lever support (2).
    • Tighten down screws (1).
    TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
    
    

    Selector lever support on center console support
    M6	5.6 Nm

    Fig 30: Identifying Selector Lever Support And Screws

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16. Fit front center console trim 
    • Check retaining clips (1) and (2) for damage and replace if necessary.
      Fig 31: Identifying Retaining Clips

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    • Install trim (1) and evenly lock on all clamps (2).
      Fig 32: Identifying Trim And Clamps

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    • For version (1) up to 10/2009 (without M models) the controller button must be installed.
    • (1) Prior to 10/2009: Controller has buttons at only bottom.
    • (2) After 10/2009: Controller has buttons at bottom and top.
      Fig 33: Identifying Number Of Buttons And Shape Of Controller

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    • Position button (1) so that the guides (2) are located in the recesses (3).
    • Completely clip button (1) on to controller.
      Fig 34: Identifying Controller Button Guides

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17. Installing the rear fresh air grille 
    • Connect connector to fresh air grille.
    • Install fresh air grille (2) from above.
    • Clip in latch mechanisms (1) on both sides.
      Fig 35: Identifying Latch Mechanisms And Fresh Air Grille

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18. Install rear center console trim 
    • Connect connector (1) and install the rear center console trim (2).
      Fig 36: Identifying Rear Center Console Trim And Plug Connections

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      NOTE: For better schematic diagram/mapping without seat.
    • Lift retaining tabs (2) on left and right over latch mechanisms and install rear center console trim (3) in center console.
    • Tighten screws (1) on left and right.
    TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
    
    

    Rear center console trim on center console
    Sheet metal screw	2.8 Nm

    Fig 37: Identifying Rear Center Console Trim, Retaining Tabs And Screws

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19. Installing trims on the base of the FD on the left and right (version with FD) 
    NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
    • Open armrest (1).
    • Feed in trim (2) and clip in.
      Fig 38: Identifying Armrest And Trim

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    • Feed in trim (1) and clip in.
      Fig 39: Identifying Trim

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    • Feed in trim (1) and clip in.
      Fig 40: Identifying Trim

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20. Installing trim in rear center console (version without FD) 
    • Replace faulty clamps (1).
    • Clip trim (2) into the center console from top.
      Fig 41: Identifying Clamps And Trim

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21. Installing the side carpet on the rear left and right 
    NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
    NOTE: For better schematic diagram/mapping without seat.
    • Replace faulty clamps (2).
    • Push side carpet (1) into the center console from the front to attach it to the clamps (2).
      Fig 42: Installing Side Carpet On Rear Left And Right

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22. Installing side carpets on the front left and right 
    NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
    NOTE: For better schematic diagram/mapping without seat.
    • Replace defective clips (3) and clamps (4).
    • Feed side carpet (2) into the center console from the front.
    • Secure side carpet (2) to clips (3).
    • Tighten screw (1).
    TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
    
    

    Side carpet on center console
    Sheet metal screw	2.8 Nm

    Fig 43: Identifying Center Console Side Carpet, Retaining Clips, Clamps And Screw

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23. Connect battery earth lead 
    • Position intelligent battery sensor (2)  on the battery.
    • Tighten nut (1)  .
    TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
    
    

    Battery earth lead to battery
    M6	5 Nm

    Fig 44: Identifying Intelligent Battery Sensor And Nut

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24. Installing the battery cover 
    • Install battery cover from above.
    • Tighten down screws (1).
      TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
      
      

      Battery cover on luggage compartment
      Sheet metal screw	3 Nm

    • Close the luggage compartment floor trim panel.
      Fig 45: Identifying Battery Cover Screws

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