51 16 163 Removing and installing/replacing rear center console trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove side carpet from storage compartment on left and right, see 51 16... Removing and installing/replacing side carpet on storage compartment (center console) .

NOTE: Driver's seat removed for purposes of clarity.

Release left and right screws (1).

Lift retaining tabs (2) on left and right over catches and remove rear center console trim (3) from center console.

Installation:

Make sure wiring harnesses are correctly routed.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Tabs, Screws And Rear Centre Console Trim

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Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove rear center console trim (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections And Rear Centre Console Trim

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Replacement:

Remove socket trim in center console (rear) , see 61 34... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SOCKET IN CENTRE CONSOLE (REAR)

If necessary, remove control panel for rear-cabin A/C system , see 64 11 395 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONTROL PANEL FOR REAR CABIN A/C SYSTEM

If necessary, remove DVD player in rear console , see 65 12 265 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DVD PLAYER IN REAR CONSOLE