51 16 160 Removing and installing/replacing center console cover
Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove RIGHT GLOVE BOX WITH HOUSING
- Remove LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
- Remove COVER FOR INSTRUMENTS
Lever solar sensor cover (1) out of air duct cover at center (2).
Release screw (4) below.
Raise center air duct cover at front (2) upward and disengage lateral clamps.
Feed center air duct cover (2) out of retaining tabs (3) toward the front.
Release screw (1) on instrument panel trim (2).
Release screws (1) on instrument panel trim (2).
Installation note:
The instrument panel cover (1) is in the marked area above the center console cover (2).
Unclamp the side covers (1) of the center console toward the side using special tool 00 9 325 .
Installation note:
Clamps (1) of side covers (2) on the center console must not be damaged or missing.
Release screws (2) and (3) from center console cover (1).
Carefully move center console cover (1) to the back slightly.
Installation note:
Fit retaining pins of center console cover (1) correctly in recesses on dashboard support (2).
Carefully move center console cover (1) to the back slightly.
Unlock plug connections.(2) and disconnect.
Completely feed out center console cover (1).