51 16... Removing and installing/replacing carrier in storage tray

Removing insert (compartment) in carrier: 

If necessary, open cover (1).

Fig 1: Opening Cover

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Press insert (2) upwards in center with hand and simultaneously remove insert (2).

Installation: 

1. Following components on insert (1) must not be damaged:

• Catches (2), top
• Guides (3), bottom
• Catches (4), bottom

Fig 2: Installing Catches Top And Guides Bottom

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Installation: 

1. When installing, press insert (1) downwards in center.

Fig 3: Inserting Downwards In Center

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Removing insert (glasses compartment) in carrier: 

If necessary, open cover (1).

Press guide of cover (1) in middle with hand towards top and pull out glasses compartment (2) approx. 2 mm.

Fig 4: Pulling Out Glasses Compartment

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Press glasses compartment (1) at outside left/right downwards a little and pull out.

Fig 5: Pressing Glasses Compartment At Outside Left/Right Downwards Little

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Installation: 

1. Following components on bottom of glasses compartment (6) must not be damaged:

• Hold-down elements (1)
• Guide (2)
• Guides (3)
• Catches (4)
• Contacts (5)

Fig 6: Identifying Component On Bottom Of Glasses Compartment

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Installation: 

1. Catches (1) on top of glasses compartment (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 7: Identifying Catches On Top Of Glasses Compartment

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Removing carrier: 

Remove finisher for storage tray, refer to 51 16 211 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FINISHER FOR STORAGE TRAY .

Release screws (1).

Fig 8: Releasing Screws

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Disconnect plug connections (1) for cigarette lighter and (2) for ASC and remove carrier (3).

Fig 9: Disconnecting Plug Connections For Cigarette Lighter And For ASC

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