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
Remove TRIM ON CENTER CONSOLE ON SIDE on left/right
Remove REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM
Remove SIDE CLIP ON CENTER CONSOLE
Version with automatic transmissions only:
- Remove GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH
Depending on optional equipment:
- Remove 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: Removing Floor Cover
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Release screws (1) from center console support (2).
Tightening torque 51 16 4AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Center Console Support Screws
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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 Center Console Support Screws
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Release center screws (1) from center console support (2).

Tightening torque 51 16 24AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Center Screws

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

Tightening torque 51 16 10AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Front Screws

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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
With Car Access version only:
- Modify interior aerials/antennas for Comfort Access system. See INTERIOR AERIAL (FRONT CENTER CONSOLE) or INTERIOR AERIAL (REAR CENTER CONSOLE) .