51 16 160 Removing and installing/replacing center console trim

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

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

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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 Center Console Trim And Screw

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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 Center Console Trim And Holders

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Only on vehicles with diesel engine:

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Remove center console trim.

Replacement:

Fig 6: Identifying Center Console Trim Plug Connections

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