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

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Necessary preliminary work:

Move front seats forwards.
Remove SIDE TRIM PANELS ON CENTER CONSOLE .

Release screws (1) on left and right sides.

Detach rear center console cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Unlock plug connections behind and disconnect.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Center Console Trim

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Replacement:

Remove fresh air grille in rear passenger compartment. See REMOVING FRESH-AIR GRILLE (BASIC A/C SYSTEM) or REMOVING FRESH-AIR GRILLE (HIGH A/C SYSTEM) .
Remove REAR A/C SYSTEM CONTROL PANEL .
Remove LOWER REAR CENTER CONSOLE COVER .