51 16 195 Removing and Installing Center Armrest (Front)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Close front cup holder
• Remove side panels on center console  See 51 16 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING SIDE PANELS ON CENTRE CONSOLE 
• Remove fresh air grille in rear compartment  See 64 22 191 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR COMPARTMENT FRESH-AIR GRILLE (AUTOMATIC A/C HIGH)

Version with rear compartment monitor: 

• Remove control unit for rear compartment monitor  See 65 50 631 REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR REAR COMPARTMENT MONITOR

Version with rear compartment monitor: 

Unclip rear compartment monitor lead (1) and plug connection (2) in direction of arrow from fixture (3).

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Release screws (1) on left/right.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Version with mobile phone storage compartment: 

Remove storage tray/CD box.

Snap out trim (1) in upward direction and disconnect plug connections underneath.

Lift out mat insert (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Storage Tray/CD Box

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Pull out mat insert (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Pulling Out Mat Insert

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Pull out coin box (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 5: Pulling Out Coin Box

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Plug Connection

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Nuts

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Raise center armrest (1) slightly.

Feed out plug (2) towards bottom.

Unfasten plug connections (3) and disconnect.

Lift off center armrest (1).

Fig 8: Raising Center Armrest

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