Removing and installing/replacing complete center console (330i xDrive Wagon, 328d xDrive Wagon, 330i GT xDrive, 340i GT xDrive)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove CENTER CONSOLE COVER .
• Remove rear CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
• Release parking brake lever from center console GAITER
• 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 .

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 3AZ .

Detach wiring harness (2) from central console mount.

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

If necessary, release further plug connections and cable clips from below on center console (1).

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

Installation note: 

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

Fit center console (1) on the side correctly at rear of trim panel for pedal mechanism and trim panel at bottom of dashboard.

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)
• Modify SIDE COVER .
• Change over CENTER ARMREST .
• Modify storage compartment INSERT .
• Modify telephone BASE PLATE
• Modify LED .

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