51 16 201 Replacing storage compartment

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Storage Compartment
Remove Centre Armrest

Version with telephone:

Remove Eject Box

Version with rear cabin air conditioning:

First feed air duct (1) to right out of guide (2) and duct (3), then remove to left out of storage compartment.

Installation:

Seal (4) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Feed Air Duct, Guide, Duct And Seal

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Release catches (2) on coin holder (1) and remove coin holder (1) in inward direction.

Release catches (3) on multifunction storage compartment (4) and remove multifunction storage compartment (4).

If necessary, remove AV Connection Socket (5).

Remove socket (6).

Fig 2: Identifying Catches, Coin Holder, Multifunction Storage Compartment And AV Connection Socket

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