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51 16 160 Removing and installing/replacing center console trim

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Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Carry out the following operation carefully so as to avoid damage.
Tape off center console trim in work area.

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

Fig 1: Removing Front Centre Armrest Trim Using Special Tool (00 9 322)
G08471753Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

IMPORTANT: First tighten screws hand-tight.

Tightening torque 51 16 9AZ .

Carefully lever out center console trim (2) with special tool 00 9 323 .

Disconnect plug connections underneath.

Remove center console trim (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Centre Console Trim Using Special Tool (00 9 323)
G08471754Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

If necessary, replace retainers (1).

Make sure center console trim (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Centre Console Trim And Retainers
G08471755Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: