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

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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 version with center armrest:

Remove CENTER ARMREST

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

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT CUP HOLDER

Fig 1: Identifying Cup Holder

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 6AZ .

Unclip the end cover (2) in the marked area (3) and feed out toward the rear.

Fig 2: Identifying End Cover Screws And Clipping/Unclipping Points

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Installation note:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Lugs On Cover Panel

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

Tightening torque 51 16 9AZ .

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

Installation note:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Mounting Rail Screws And Locating Pin

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Replacement:

Modify insert mat (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Insert Mat

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