51 16 211 Removing And Installing/Replacing Finisher For Storage Tray

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Version With Automatic Transmission Only:

Remove finisher for preselector lever, refer to 51 16 210 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FINISHER FOR PRESELECTOR LEVER .

Jerkily remove knob (1) for selector lever towards top.

Lift out rubber gaiter (2).

Fig 1: Removing Finisher For Preselector Lever

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Unscrew bolts (1).

Remove finisher (2) towards rear/top.

Disconnect plug connections and remove finisher (2).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connections

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Replacement only:

Unlock lock (1), unscrew switch (2) towards top from support (3) and remove from finisher (4) for storage tray.

Installation:

Check function.

Fig 3: View Of Lock
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