51 16 270 Removing and installing rear console at rear (long version)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove UPPER REAR CONSOLE TRIM 
• Remove INFRARED TRIM 
• Remove LOWER REAR CONSOLE TRIM 
• Remove DRAWER 
• Remove FRESH-AIR GRILLE FROM REAR CONSOLE .

Unclip panel (2) towards front from retainers (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Panel And Retainers

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Tilt panel (1) forwards slightly and feed out of rear console (2).

Installation: 

Make sure panel (1) is correctly seated on panel (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Panel And Rear Console

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Release cable tie (2).

Disconnect plug connections (1) and feed cable out of rear console cable guides.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connections

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Remove air duct (1).

Unscrew nuts (2).

Feed out cable and remove rear console (4) towards top rear.

Installation: 

Ensure guide (3) is correctly seated.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Console Towards Top Rear

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Replacement: 

Remove DVD PLAYER .