51 16 206 Removing and installing/replacing center armrest

Special tools required:

When working on trim panel components, make sure that visible surfaces are not scratched or damaged (e.g. by sharp-edged tools).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Only for versions with telephone or short rail:

Only for versions with telephone or short rail:

Release screws (1) and remove rear center console cover rearwards (2).

Tightening torque 51 16 6AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Center Console Cover And Screws

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Version with telephone only:

Unlock plug connections.(1) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections

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Feed out inserted mat (1) by approx. 5 cm at the front and rear and fold down.

Fig 3: Identifying Holder And Clips On Cover

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Fold center armrest up.

Lever out front shell (1) of cover toward front using special tool 00 9 325 .

Fig 4: Removing Front Shell Of Cover Using Special Tool (00 9 325)

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Fold center armrest down.

Lever out rear shell (1) of cover toward rear using special tool 00 9 325 .

Fig 5: Removing Rear Shell Of Cover Using Special Tool (00 9 325)

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Installation note:

Marked retaining tabs on front (1) and rear (2) shell of cover should not be damaged or missing.

Fig 6: Locating Retaining Tabs

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Installation note:

Correctly lock retaining tabs of front (1) and rear (2) shell of cover.

Fig 7: Locating Lock Retaining Tabs

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Release screws (1) on center armrest (2).

Tightening torque 51 16 5AZ .

Installation note:

Replace self-locking screws.

Version with telephone only:

Feed out wiring harness (3).

Replacement

Version with telephone only:

Fig 8: Identifying Screws On Center Armrest

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