51 16 180 Removing and installing (replacing) center console support

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Special tools required:

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:

Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
Remove side trim panel (carpet) on center console on left and right. See 51 16... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE TRIM PANELS (CARPET) ON CENTER CONSOLE ON LEFT OR RIGHT .
Remove trim on center console on side on left/right. See 51 16 227 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM ON CENTER CONSOLE AT SIDE LEFT OR RIGHT .
Remove rear center console trim. See 51 16 163 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR CENTER CONSOLE COVER .
Remove side clip on center console. See 51 16 178 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) SIDE CLIP AT CENTER CONSOLE .
Version with automatic transmissions only:
- Remove GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH
Depending on optional equipment:
Remove center armrest storage compartment. See 51 16 172 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

Procedure with installed center armrest storage compartment:

Remove rear insert mat (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Insert Mat
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Pry out floor cover (1) with special tool 64 1 020 and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool 64 1 020
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Release screws (1) from center console support (2).
Tightening torque 51 16 4AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Screws From Center Console Support
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Procedure with removed center armrest storage compartment:

Release screws (1) from center console support (2).
Tightening torque 51 16 4AZ .
Unlock required plug connections and disconnect.

Fig 4: Identifying Screws From Center Console Support
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Release center screws (1) from center console support (2).

Tightening torque 51 16 24AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Center Screws From Center Console Support

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Release front screws (1) from center console support (2).

Tightening torque 51 16 10AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Screws From Center Console Support

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F12 only:

Disconnect plug connection (1) from actuator drive (2).

Unlock remaining plug connections and disconnect.

Feed wiring harness out of center console support and remove center console support.

Replacement

If necessary, modify center armrest storage compartment. See 51 16 172 Removing and installing/replacing center armrest storage compartment .
With Car Access version only:
- Modify interior aerials/antennas for Comfort Access system . See 61 35 953 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTERIOR AERIAL FOR COMFORT ACCESS SYSTEM (FRONT CENTER CONSOLE) (AFTER VEHICLE DIAGNOSIS) or 61 35 954 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTERIOR AERIAL FOR COMFORT ACCESS SYSTEM (REAR CENTER CONSOLE) (AFTER VEHICLE DIAGNOSIS) .
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Plug Connection From Actuator Drive
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