51 16... Removing and installing/replacing oddments tray/ashtray in center console

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove side clip on center console. See 51 16 178 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) SIDE CLIP AT CENTER CONSOLE .

Release screws (1).

Remove oddments tray/ashtray (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Oddments Tray/Ashtray And Screws

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Replacement (depending on version):

Remount 12 V POWER SOCKET