51 16 160 Removing and installing/replacing center console cover

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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:

Manual gearbox only:

Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE (to avoid fault entries)

Partially unclip the center console cover on the side (2) beginning at the center console cover (1) toward the front with special tool 00 9 325 .

Fig 1: Unclipping Section Of Center Console Cover Using Special Tool (00 9 325)

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Bolt (1) of center console cover (2) may be loosened by carefully folding back the center console cover on the side (4) on the center console support (3).

Tightening torque 51 16 6AZ .

Fig 2: Loosening Bolt Of Center Console Cover

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Version with front drinks holder only:

Fold the drinks holder cover open, if necessary.

Insert the special tool 00 9 327 , as shown in the gap (1) between the center console cover and drinks holder insert (2).

Slightly pull the drinks holder insert (2) up and thereby move the special tool 00 9 327 back and forth until the drinks holder insert (2) disengages.

Repeat the disengaging procedure on the opposite side, if applicable.

Fig 3: Removing Beverage Holder

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Installation note:

Check correct installation of drinks holder insert (2) (arrows).

Lever out center console cover (1) with special tool 00 9 325 from back to front.

Fig 4: Removing Center Console Cover Using Special Tool (00 9 325)

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Manual transmission version only:

Loosen and disconnect plug connection (2). Release the plug connection (2) from the center console support (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connection
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Release remaining plug connections (1) on center console cover (2) and disconnect.

Fig 6: Identifying Plug Connections

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Installation note:

Retaining clips (5) of center console cover (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Replacement

Modify retaining clips (5)
Modify ASHTRAY/DRINKS HOLDER (6)
Modify center console operating unit (2). See CENTER CONSOLE OPERATING FACILITY or CENTER CONSOLE OPERATING UNIT (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) .
Manual gearbox versions only:
Modify SWITCH FOR ELECTROMECHANICAL PARKING BRAKE (4)

Fig 7: Locating Retaining Clips
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