51 16 201 Replacing oddments tray

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Remove center console, refer to 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ODDMENTS TRAY .

Version with can holder:

If necessary open both can holders (1) slightly.

Unfasten screws (2), lift can holder to one side and remove.

Fig 1: Unfastening Screws, Lift Can Holder To One Side

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Unfasten screws (1) and remove frame (2) for heater controls.

Fig 2: Unfastening Screws And Remove Frame For Heater Controls

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Unscrew bolts (1).

Unfasten connector (2), remove and lift off oddments tray (3) with cigar lighter.

Fig 3: Unfastening Connector, And Lifting Off Oddments Tray

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Unclip insert in oddments tray and remove.

Fig 4: Unclipping Insert In Oddments Tray

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Unfasten screws (1) and nuts (2).

Fig 5: Unfastening Screws And Nuts

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Open cover (1) and remove oddments tray (2) (rear).

Fig 6: Opening Cover And Removing Oddments Tray

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Unfasten screws (1) and remove insert (2) from center console.

Fig 7: Unfastening Screws And Removing Insert From Center Console

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Unfasten screws (1) and remove rear bracket. Unfasten screws (2) and remove front bracket.

Fig 8: Unfastening Screws And Removing Rear Bracket

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