51 16 240 Removing and installing/replacing rear storage box

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 317

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove SIDE CARPET FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENT  on left and right
• Remove CENTER 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 Center 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 CENTER 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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