Removal & Installation

Apply parking brake On models with automatic transmission, move selector lever to "N" position. On models with manual transmission, engage neutral. To be able to remove the preselector lever trim, it is not absolutely necessary to remove the selector lever knob (1). However, removing it does make it easier to remove the preselector lever trim. Do not shear off turning lock of selector lever knob (1). Therefore do not twist selector lever knob (1) when removing. Pull off selector lever knob (1) with a forceful jerk. Press sides of selector lever cover (2) together and feed out towards top. Unclip trim for preselector lever (4) with special tool (009341) from mounting points (3). Disconnect associated plug connections and remove trim for preselector lever (4) towards top. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Removing Trim For Preselector Lever

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During installation, make sure retainers (1) are correctly seated in appropriate mounts of trim for preselector lever (2). See Fig 2 .

Fig 2: Identifying Preselector Lever Trim Retainers

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Detach knob for iDrive controller (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Detaching Knob For iDrive Controller

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During installation, fit knob for iDrive controller (1) so that guides (2) are seated in mountings (3). Press knob for controller (1) in middle until it engages. See Fig 4 .

Fig 4: Installing Knob For iDrive Controller

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Unclip button unit (1) with special tool (009341) at retaining points (2) and lever out in direction of arrow. Unlock and disconnect associated plug connection, remove button unit (1). See Fig 5 .

Fig 5: Removing Button Unit

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It necessary, remove ashtray insert. Release screws (1) on storage tray (3). Open center console cover. Press release button for center console cover and lever out finisher (2) for storage tray at rear. Pull off finisher (2) towards rear. See Fig 6 . If necessary, disconnect plug connections on insert at front.

Fig 6: Removing Finisher For Storage Tray

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During installation, following parts of finisher for storage tray (4) must not be damaged or missing: front insert (1), retaining lugs (2) or guide (3). See Fig 7 .

Fig 7: Identifying Storage Tray Components

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Unclip rear insert (1) with special tool no (009341) at retaining points (2) and pull back in direction of arrow. Disconnect associated plug connections and remove rear insert (1). See Fig 8 .

Fig 8: Removing Rear Insert

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Detach clips (1) in direction of arrow. Remove rear compartment fresh-air grill (2) in direction of arrow and unlock plug connection (3) underneath. See Fig 9 . During installation, make sure rear compartment fresh-air grill (2) and clips (1) are correctly seated.

Fig 9: Removing Rear Compartment Fresh Air Grille

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Lever out trims (1) on left/right at rear end and pull out in direction of arrow. See Fig 10 .

Fig 10: Levering Out Trims At Rear End

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During installation, retainers (1) and guide (2) on trim (3) must not be damaged or missing. See Fig 11 .

Fig 11: Checking Retainers & Guide For Damage

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Release screws (1) on storage compartment (2). See Fig 12 . If necessary, unlock plug connections.

Fig 12: Releasing Screws On Storage Compartment

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Release hand brake lever gaiter on storage compartment (2). Release screw (1) on left and right. Lift storage compartment (2) at rear. Feed through hand brake lever gaiter towards bottom and unlock plug connections below storage compartment (2). Feed out storage compartment (2) in direction of arrow over hand brake lever and remove towards rear. See Fig 13 .

Fig 13: Feeding Out Storage Compartment In Direction

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During installation, do not damage guides (2) when feeding in storage compartment (1). See Fig 14 .

Fig 14: Identifying Guides

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