51 16 201 Replacing center console

Remove trims for center console. See 51 16 220 Replacing Trims For Center Console .

Remove rear center console with cup holder. See 51 16 204 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Cup Holder .

Release left/right screws (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Left/Right Screws

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In addition, release screw (1) on driver's side.

Fig 2: Releasing Screw On Driver's Side

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Release left/right screws (1) and remove side sections (2).

Fig 3: Releasing Left/Right Screws And Removing Side Sections (2)

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Installation: 

Guides (1) and all screw points (2) of side sections (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Checking Guides And All Screw Points Of Side Sections

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Release cable holder (1).

Turn and detach plug connections (2).

Release screws (3) and remove holder (4).

Fig 5: Removing Holder

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Unfasten cable clip (1).

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

Fig 6: Unfastening Cable Clip

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Release screws (1) and remove armrest (2) from center console (3).

Fig 7: Releasing Screws And Removing Armrest From Center Console

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Release screws (2) and remove frame (1).

Remove left/right metal nuts (3) from center console (4).

Fig 8: Removing Left/Right Metal Nuts From Center Console

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