51 16 201 Replacing storage compartment

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove STORAGE COMPARTMENT
Remove CENTRE ARMREST

Version with telephone:

Remove EJECT BOX

Version with rear cabin air conditioning:

First feed air duct (1) to right out of guide (2) and duct (3), then remove to left out of storage compartment.

Installation:

Seal (4) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Duct, Guide And Seal

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Release catches (2) on coin holder (1) and remove coin holder (1) in inward direction.

Release catches (3) on multifunction storage compartment (4) and remove multifunction storage compartment (4).

If necessary, remove AV CONNECTION SOCKET (5) .

Remove socket (6).

Fig 2: Identifying Multifunction Storage Compartment, Catches And Coin Holder

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