51 16 217 Replacing rear center console

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove rear center console. Refer to 51 16 216 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR CENTER CONSOLE .

Build date up to 07/2004:

Remove RDW switch (1). Release screws (2) securing switches for front seat heating (depending on equipment specification).

Remove clips (3) from console.

Fig 1: View Of RDW Switch

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Build date from 07/2004:

Depending on equipment specification, remove switches (1) or trims (1).

Remove clips (2) from console.

Release catches (3) on trim ring and remove trim ring.

Installation:

If necessary, replace clips (2).

Fig 2: Locating Catches On Trim Ring

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Installation:

Catches (1) on trim ring (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches On Trim Ring

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