51 16 218 Removing and installing / replacing rear storage compartment holder

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove rear storage compartment (rear center console). Refer to 51 16 216 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR CENTER CONSOLE and 51 16 216 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT (WITH CENTER ARMREST) .

Version without center armrest:

Remove clips (1).

Disconnect cable (2) of parking brake warning switch.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Cable Of Parking Brake Warning Switch

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Release nuts (1) and remove holder for storage compartment.

Tightening torque, refer to 51 16 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 2: Removing Holder For Storage Compartment

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Version with center armrest:

Unfasten cable tie (1).

Release nuts (2) and feed out holder (3) towards top.

Tightening torque, refer to 51 16 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 3: Releasing Nuts And Feed Out Holder Towards Top

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