51 16 165 Removing and installing/replacing complete center console

Special tools required: 

• 2 298 504 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Refer to REMOVING FRONT STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to REMOVING REAR CENTER CONSOLE COVER .
• Refer to REMOVING TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
• Refer to REMOVING TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL AT BOTTOM RIGHT .
• Refer to LOOSEN THE GAITER FOR THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER from the center console

With automatic transmission only: 

• Remove GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH .

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 3AZ .

Disconnect plug connections (2), depending on version.

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 4AZ .

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 16 3AZ .

Detach wiring harness (3) from central console mount using special tool 2 298 504  .

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Raise the center console (1) rear and feed out gaiter (2).

Remove center console (1) to the rear/top.

If applicable, note other plug connections and cable clips.

Installation note: 

Feed center console (1) correctly into dashboard including guides (4).

Make sure wiring harness (3) is in correct position.

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Replacement (depending on version): 

• Modify air ducts (1)
• Modify retaining bracket (2)
• Change over CENTER ARMREST .
• Modify KNEE PAD .
• Modify INSERT IN STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

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