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51 16 160 Removing and Installing/Replacing Centre Console Cover



51 16 160 Removing and installing/replacing centre console trim

Special tools required:







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove lower trim from instrument panel
- Remove side centre console panel
- Remove cover for instruments







Unclip lower centre console heater cover (1) from retaining clips (2) using special tool 00 9 323 and remove.







Release screws (1) on both sides.
Release screw (2).







Only on cars with telephone version:
Release screw (1).
Remove front centre console trim (2).







Only on cars with telephone version:
Disconnect plug connection (1).







Unclip centre console trim (1) from holders (2) and pull back slightly.







Disconnect plug connection (1).

Only on vehicles with diesel engine:
Disconnect plug connections (2).

Remove centre console trim.

Replacement:
- Remove heater/air conditioning control panel
- Remove AV connection socket







Replacement ( R55 and R56 only up to version 12/2007):
If necessary, rework centre console (1) trim. Make opening (2) in the marked area.
Dimension A = 23 mm