51 16 200 Removing and installing storage tray

Press roller cover (1) down a little; this pushes the storage tray (2) up a little.

Fig 1: Pressing Roller Cover Down A Little

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Take out shelf or ashtray towards top.

Fig 2: Removing Shelf Or Ashtray Towards Top

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Release screws (1) and remove bracket (2) for shelf or ashtray.

Fig 3: Releasing Screws And Removing Bracket For Shelf Or Ashtray

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Smoker package:

Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove bracket (2).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connection And Remove Bracket

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Release screws (1).

Fig 5: Releasing Screws

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Installation: 

1. If necessary, feed out wire for ashtray light.

Remove catches (1) and detach trim (2) towards top.

Fig 6: Removing Catches And Detach Trim

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Installation: 

1. Catches (1) and guides (2) on insert (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 7: Identifying Catches And Guides On Insert

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Unclip boot.

Fig 8: Uncliping Boot (1 Of 2)

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Version without center armrest:

Feed storage tray out towards rear and remove.

Unclip boot.

Fig 9: Uncliping Boot (2 Of 2)

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Release screws (1).

Raise trim (2) and feed out storage tray (3) towards rear.

Disconnect plug connection for hazard warning lights/central locking.

Version with car phone:

Raise storage tray and disconnect plug connections.

Version without center armrest:

Feed storage tray out towards rear and remove.

Fig 10: Removing Storage Tray Out Towards Rear

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Version with center armrest:

Set up center armrest (1).

Fig 11: Setting Up Center Armrest

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Feed out storage tray (2) above center armrest (1) and handbrake lever (3).