51 16 200 Removing and installing storage compartment

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 323 

See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove trim for storage tray  

Lever out covers (1) and release screws underneath.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw Covers

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Move with special tool 00 9 323  from below behind trim (1) and release catches (2).

Release trim (1) towards rear from catches (3).

If necessary, disconnect plug connections and remove trim (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Trim And Catches

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Installation: 

Catches (1 and 3) must not be damaged.

Guides (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches And Guides

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Depending on equipment specification: 

If necessary, disconnect cable strap (2) and plug connections (3 and 4).

Fig 4: Identifying Cable Strap And Plug Connections

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Pull off gaiter (1) towards top.

Specification with telephone: 

Detach plug connection (2) from holder and disconnect plug connection (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Gaiter And Plug Connection

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Raise storage compartment (2) at rear and feed out gaiter (1) through opening.

If necessary, disconnect further plug connections and feed out cable.

Remove storage compartment (2) towards rear/top.

Fig 6: Identifying Storage Compartment And Gaiter

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Installation: 

Guide (1) of storage compartment (2) must be fed behind panel (4) on left/right.

Specification with ventilated multifunction storage: 

Air duct (3) must be correctly inserted in storage compartment (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Air Duct And Storage Compartment

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