51 16 240 Removing and installing rear storage box (Z3 coupe, M coupe)

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Loosen centre console (do not remove), refer to 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ODDMENTS TRAY (Z3 ROADSTER, M ROADSTER, Z3 COUPE, M COUPE)

Version with CD changer/ HiFi amplifier:

If necessary, remove cover for CD changer/ Hifi amplifier, refer to 51 47 160 Removing and installing/replacing cover for CD changer/hi-fi amplifier (Z3 coupe, M coupe) .

Version without CD changer/ Hifi amplifier:

Remove roller blind, refer to 51 47 145 Removing and installing/replacing roller sun blind (Z3 coupe, M coupe) .

Unscrew bolts (1).

Fig 1: Removing Bolts

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Press up oddments tray (1) and unfasten screws (2).

Fig 2: Locating Screws

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Release rotary clip (1) (turn 90°) and take our floor (2).

Fig 3: Removing Rotary Clip

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Unfasten screws (1), thread out storage box (2) upward and take out.

Fig 4: Removing Storage Box

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