61 31 133 Removing and installing/replacing AV connecting socket (from 08/2010)

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Special tools required:

00 9 323 . See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS -- CLUBMAN .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove lower trim from instrument panel. See 51 45 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .
Remove side center console trim panel. See 51 45... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE CENTER CONSOLE PANEL .
Remove cover for instruments. See 51 45 435 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER FOR INSTRUMENTS .

Unclip console heater cover (1) using 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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Unclip center console cover (1) from brackets (2) and pull back slightly.

Fig 3: Identifying Centre Console Trim And Mountings

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Unlock plug connections (1) on connecting socket (3) and disconnect. Release latch mechanisms (2) and press connecting socket (3) out of cover in the direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Identifying Connectors, Latch Mechanisms, And Socket

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