51 16 211 Removing and installing/replacing cover for storage compartment

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Only for vehicles up to 09/2008:

Remove KNOB FOR CONTROLLER .
Remove BUTTON UNIT .

Version with manual transmission:

Remove GAITER for gear lever

Version with automatic transmission or SMG:

Remove COVER FOR PRESELECTOR LEVER .

If necessary, remove ashtray insert.

Release screws (1) on storage tray (3).

Open center console cover.

Press release button for center console cover and lever out finisher (2) for storage tray at rear.

Pull off finisher (2) towards rear.

If necessary, disconnect plug connections on insert at front.

Security version:

Disconnect plug connection on INTERCOM SYSTEM SWITCH .

Fig 1: Releasing Trim From Catches

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Following parts of finisher for storage tray (4) must not be damaged or missing:

Front insert
Retaining lugs
Pins or spring clips

Replacement:

Remove FRONT INSERT (1) .

Replacement with Security version:

Remove INTERCOM SYSTEM SWITCH .

Fig 2: Identifying Parts Of Finisher For Storage Tray

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.