51 16 200 Removing and installing center console

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Remove bottom right trim panel from instrument panel. See 51 45 181 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim For Instrument Panel, Bottom Right .

Remove trim panel for pedal assembly. See 51 45 185 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim For Pedal Assembly .

Remove switch for hazard warning system/central locking. See 61 31 079 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR HAZARD WARNING .

Remove switch unit in center console. See 61 31 057 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SWITCH UNIT IN CENTER CONSOLE .

Release center console at rear. See 51 16 204 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Cup Holder .

Release left/right screws (1).

Unclip clips (2) outwards on side carpet (3) on left/right.

Slide side carpet (3) forwards out of retainer (4) and remove.

Fig 1: Sliding Side Carpet Forwards Out Of Retainer And Remove

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) with sealing washer and retainer (2) on side carpet (3).

Fig 2: Checking Faulty Clips With Sealing Washer And Retainer On Side Carpet

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Release screw (1).

Fig 3: Releasing Screw

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Release left/right screws (1).

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connections

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Apply handbrake lever (1) to max. setting.

Unclip rubber gaiter (2).

Raise center console (3) at rear and lift over handbrake lever (1).

Fig 5: Unclipping Rubber Gaiter

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Feed plug (2) out of center console (3).

Lift center console (3) over shift stick (4) and remove from car.

Installation:

Guides (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 6: Checking Guides

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