51 16 190 Removing and installing/replacing lock cylinder in center armrest

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Special tools required:

00 9 322

Carefully lever front center armrest trim (1) with special tool 00 9 322 out of center console and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Front Center Armrest Trim Using Special Tool (00 9 322)

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Turn ignition key (1) in direction of arrow to left.

Carefully press lock cylinder (2) upwards with a suitable tool and remove from center armrest (3).

Installation:

Make sure lock cylinder (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Removing Lock Cylinder From Center Armrest

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