51 16 217 Replacing rear storage compartment (with center armrest)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove rear storage compartment. Refer to 51 16 216 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR CENTER CONSOLE .

Replace clips (1).

Depending on equipment specification, remove trim (2) or switch (3).

Fig 1: Removing Trim Or Switch Clips

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