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

E93 only:

Remove servodrive in storage compartment

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 1: Catches, Coin Holder, Socket, AV Connection Socket And Multifunction Storage Compartment

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Version with rear cabin air conditioning:

Release screws (1).

Lever out air duct (3) at catch (2) and feed upwards out of storage compartment.

Fig 2: Air Duct, Screws And Catch

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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 3: Air Duct, Seal, Guide And Duct

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