51 16 160 Removing and installing/replacing center console cover

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Special tools required:

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Necessary preliminary work:

Manual gearbox versions only:

Disconnect NEGATIVE TERMINAL

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 And Hook

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Manual gearbox versions only:

Unthread gaiter (1) from center console cover (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Gaiter And Center Console Cover

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Version with automatic transmissions only:

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 3: 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 4: 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 5: Identifying Center Console Cover Clips And Tabs

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NOTE: Graphic A = version for manual gearbox
Graphic B = version for automatic transmission

Replacement

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

Fig 6: Identifying Front Storage Compartment And EMF Switch
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Manual gearbox versions only:

Remount EMF SWITCH (3)