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51 16 270 - Removing and installing rear console at rear (long version)




51 16 270 - Removing and installing rear console at rear (long version)





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove upper rear console trim 51 16 263 - Removing and installing upper rear console trim (long version)
- Remove infrared trim 51 16 253 - Removing and installing/replacing infrared trim (long version)
- Remove lower rear console trim 51 16 268 - Removing and installing lower rear console trim (long version)
- Remove drawer 51 16 255 - Removing and installing drawer in rear console (long version)
- Remove fresh-air grille from rear console Removing and Installing/Replacing Fresh-Air Grille in Rear Console (Long Version)





Unclip panel (2) towards front from retainers (1).





Tilt panel (1) forwards slightly and feed out of rear console (2).

Installation:
Make sure panel (1) is correctly seated on panel (2).





Unscrew nuts (1).
Release cable tie (2).
Disconnect plug connections (1) and feed cable out of rear console cable guides.





Remove air duct (1).
Unscrew nuts (2).
Feed out cable and remove rear console (4) towards top rear.

Installation:
Ensure guide (3) is correctly seated.





Replacement:
Remove DVD player Removing and Installing/Replacing DVD Player In Rear Console (Long Version).