51 16 167 Removing and installing (replacing) center armrest cover

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Special tools required:

00 9 325

When working on trim panel components, make sure that visible surfaces are not scratched or damaged (e.g. by sharp-edged tools).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear center console trim. See 51 16 163 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR CENTER CONSOLE COVER .
Remove both side covers on center console. See 51 16 227 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM ON CENTER CONSOLE AT SIDE LEFT OR RIGHT .

Open storage compartment, if necessary.

Lever out and remove the closure cover (1) with special tool 00 9 325 .

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool 00 9 325

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Release left and right bolts (2) on center armrest cover (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 13AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts On Center Armrest Cover

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Release screws (1) on back of center armrest cover (2).

Tightening torque 51 16 13AZ .

Raise the rear center armrest cover (2) and pull back slightly.

Fig 3: Identifying Screws Of Center Armrest Cover

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Installation note:

Correctly feed the retaining lugs (1) into the center console support.

Fig 4: Removing Retaining Lugs

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F12 only:

Remove the plug connection (1) from the actuator drive (2) and remove the center armrest cover.

Replacement

Rebuild center armrest lock. See 51 16 273 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FASTENER FOR CENTER ARMREST .

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connection And Actuator Drive
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