51 16 220 Replacing trims for center console

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Remove oddments tray, refer to procedure in 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CENTER CONSOLE .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2).

Remove base (3) for centre console and place on a clean surface.

Fig 1: Removing Center Console Base

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NOTE: The operation "Removing Base For Center Console" ends here.

Removing Front Cup Holder:

Release screws (1).

Remove cup holder (2) from base (3) for center console.

Fig 2: Removing Cup Holder From Base

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Installation:

Left/right catches (1) must be correctly secured.

All springs (2) on cup holder (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Removing Front Cup Holder

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Removing Decorative Trim On Front Ashtray Cover:

Release screws (1) and remove decorative trim from ashtray cover.

Fig 4: Removing Decorative Trim On Front Ashtray Cover

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Removing Front Ashtray:

Release screws (1) and remove ashtray (2) from base (3) for center console.

Fig 5: Removing Front Ashtray

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Replacement Of Base Of Center Console Only:

Release screws (1).

Remove trim (2) for switch from base (3) for center console.

Fig 6: Replacement Of Center Console Base

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