51 16 160 Removing and installing/replacing center console cover

Special tools required:

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NOTE: Front of center console cover (1) is equipped with hook (2).

Unclip the center console cover (1) from the rear to the front using special tools 00 9 325 .

Fig 1: Identifying Center Console Cover With Hook

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
To avoid scratching the center console cover (1) when removing the gear selector switch (2), mask gear selector switch (2) with yellow plastic adhesive tape.

Fig 2: Identifying Center Console Cover And Gear Selector Switch

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Remove center console cover (1) at a slant toward the rear. In the process, unlock and disconnect all plug connections (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Center Console Cover And Plug Connections

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Installation note:

Retaining clips (1) and hook tabs (2) of center console cover (3) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Clips, Hooks And Center Console Cover

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Replacement

Remount front storage compartment or FRONT CONTROLLER (2)
Remount CENTER CONSOLE OPERATING FACILITY (1)

NOTE: Illustration A = version for manual transmission, Illustration B = version for automatic transmission

Fig 5: Identifying Center Console Operating Facility And EMF Switch

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