51 16 165 Removing and installing/replacing complete center console

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove left and right SIDE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM PANEL 
• Remove REAR CUP HOLDER 
• Remove DSC CONTROL UNIT
• Release and remove the gaiter for parking brake lever from the center console

  Only for version with center armrest: 

• Remove CENTER ARMREST 

  With controller version only: 

• Remove CONTROLLER

Removal: 

Release screws (1).

Additionally for version with center armrest: 

Release screw (2).

Additionally for version with controller: 

Release screw (3) and take out connector (4).

Fig 1: Connector And Screws

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Release left and right screws (1).

Fig 2: Locating Screws

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Raise center console (1) at the rear and take out selector lever or gearshift lever (2) and gaiter (3).

Remove center console (1) to the rear/top.

Fig 3: Removing Center Console

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Installation: 

Feed in center console (1).

Fig 4: Installing Center Console

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Tighten screws (1) on left and right.

Tightening torque 51 16 1AZ .

Fig 5: Locating Screws

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Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 6AZ .

Additionally for version with center armrest: 

Tighten screw (2).

Tightening torque 51 16 6AZ .

Additionally for version with controller: 

Connect the connector (4) and tighten the screw (3).

Tightening torque 51 16 6AZ .

Fig 6: Connector And Screws

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