51 16 270 Removing and installing/replacing rear console

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove Rear Seat  on left/right
• Remove Front Section Of Rear Console Trim  
• If necessary, remove Footwell Light  on left/right

E93 only: 

• Remove backrest for rear seat 

Pull off trim (1) towards rear.

Release screws (2).

Fig 1: Trim, Screws And Removal Direction

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Installation: 

Catches (1) on trim (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Catches And Trim

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Remove insert (1) and release nuts (2).

Fig 3: Insert And Retaining Nuts

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Release catches (1) from bottom left/right.

Release catches (2) from above with screwdriver on left/right and slide rear console (3) towards rear.

Fig 4: Catches, Rear Console And Removal Direction

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Slide rear console (1) towards rear until guides (2) are fed out.

Installation: 

Ensure correct cable routing.

Fig 5: Guides And Rear Console

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Raise front section of rear console (1) and feed catches (2) on left/right out of storage compartment (3).

Remove rear console (1).

Replacement: 

Remove Rear Console Trim At Rear   .

Fig 6: Rear Console, Catches, Storage Compartment And Removal Direction

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