51 16 193 Removing and installing/replacing cover on front cupholder

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Special tools required:

00 9 323

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove CENTRE CONSOLE COVER (GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH) .
Release CENTRE CONSOLE .

Unlock latch mechanisms (2) with special tool 00 9 323 .

Feed out cover on cupholder (1) towards rear.

Fig 1: Removing Latch Mechanisms Using Special Tool (00 9 323)

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Installation note:

First feed cover on cupholder into guides (1), then press down onto center console.

Fig 2: Identifying Centre Console Guides

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