51 16 240 Removing and installing/replacing rear storage box

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove SIDE CARPET FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENT on left and right.
Remove CENTRE CONSOLE COVER (GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH) .
Remove AV CONNECTING SOCKET COVER .
Version with rear-cabin monitor: Remove COVER FROM REAR CABIN MONITOR AT FRONT .
Version with eject box:

Remove EJECT BOX

Version without rear cabin monitor:

Lever cover (1) out of center console in the direction of arrow with special tool 00 9 317 .

Installation note:

Replace faulty clamps (2).

Fig 1: Removing Centre Console Cover Using Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Release left and right screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Storage Box Screws

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Release screws (1) and raise storage box (2).

If necessary, disconnect plug connection for STORAGE BOX LED .

Remove storage box (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Storage Box And Mounting Screws

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Replacement:

Remove CENTRE ARMREST FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENT on left and right

If necessary, remove STORAGE BOX LED .

Replacement before 05/2011:

Break out ribs (1) with pliers.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Storage Box Ribs

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