51 16 160 Removing And Installing/Replacing Center Console Trim

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove LOWER TRIM FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL 
• Remove SIDE CENTER CONSOLE PANEL 
• Remove COVER FOR INSTRUMENTS 

Release screws (1) on both sides.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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

Fig 2: Identifying Centre Console Trim And Mountings

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove center console trim.

Replacement: 

• Remove HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL PANEL
• Remove AV connection socket. See AV CONNECTING SOCKET (UP TO 08/2010) or AV CONNECTING SOCKET (FROM 08/2010) .
  Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection

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