51 16 200 Removing and installing/replacing storage compartment

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove SHIFT LEVER COVER .

Version with manual gearbox: 

• Remove SHIFT LEVER KNOB FOR GEARSHIFT LEVER

Version with automatic transmission: 

• Remove GAITER FOR GEARSHIFT BRACKET

Version with center armrest: 

Release side screws on trims (1).

Unclip trims (1) in direction of arrow from each other and remove.

Release screw (2).

Unclip drinks holder (3) in upward direction and remove.

Fig 1: Releasing Side Screws On Trims

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Version without center armrest: 

Release screw (1) and remove drinks holder (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Screw And Drinks Holder

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Unclip gaiter (1) towards top.

Release bolts (2).

Release storage compartment (3) at clips (4).

Raise storage compartment (3) slightly and disconnect associated plug connections.

Feed out storage compartment (4) towards top.

Fig 3: Identifying Gaiter, Bolts, Storage Compartment And Clips

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Replacement: 

• Remove POWER SOCKET .
• Remove SWITCH BLOCK .
• Remove CONTROLLER .