51 16 160 Removing and installing/replacing center console trim

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unclip lower center console heater cover (1) with special tool 00 9 323 from retaining clips (2) and remove.

Fig 1: Unclipping Lower Centre Console Heater Cover Using Special Tool (00 9 323) From Retaining Clips

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Release screws (1) on both sides.

Release screw (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Only on cars with telephone version:

Release screw (1).

Remove front center console trim (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Front Centre Console Trim With Screws

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Only on cars with telephone version:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection

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Unclip center console trim (1) from holders (2) and pull back slightly.

Fig 5: Identifying Centre Console Trim And Holders

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Only on cars with diesel engines:

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Remove center console trim.

Replacement:

Remove operator unit for heater/air conditioner . See 64 11 367 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CONTROL PANEL FOR HEATER - A/C SYSTEM .
Remove AV connection socket.

Fig 6: Identifying Plug Connections
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Replacement (R55 and R56 only up to version 12/2007):

If necessary, rework center console (1) trim. Make opening (2) in the marked area.

Dimension A = 23 mm

Fig 7: Identifying Centre Console Trim

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