51 16 254 Removing and installing/replacing the rail (long)

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:

Turn cup holder (1) aside. The required operations are described at:

Fig 1: Identifying Cup Holder

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Fold down the rear insert mat (1) towards the front.

Installation note:

Mount nipples (3) correctly in holding eyelets (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Insert Mat, Eyelets And Nipples

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Undo screw (2) on closing cover (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 8 AZ .

Closing cover (1) can be unclipped and removed by sliding it to the rear.

Fig 3: Sliding Cover

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Installation note:

Retaining tabs (1) on the cover panel (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Tabs On Cover Panel

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Release rear and front screws (1) from mounting rail (3).

Tightening torque 51 16 9 AZ .

Carefully feed out mounting rail (3) and set down.

Installation note:

Feed mounting rail (3) correctly into locating pin (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Mounting Rail Screws And Locating Pin

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Replacement:

Fig 6: Identifying Insert Mats

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