Overhaul

51 16 992 - Disassembling and assembling lock cylinder (lock cylinder removed)





Necessary preliminary tasks:
If necessary, remove lock cylinder 51 16 190 Removing and Installing/Replacing Lock Cylinder In Center Armrest

Note:
- Lock cylinder repair kit *(part number: 9 202 265)
* Sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service





Sort supplied retainers (1) by stamped numerical sequence (X) in ascending order and number (Y).





Insert spring (1) into first lock cylinder position (2).

Note:
Lock cylinder version (2) differs from vehicle to vehicle.





Insert retainer (1) with lowest number (X) of first position (Y) in lock cylinder (2) and snap audibly into place.

Note:
Number of retainers (1) differs from vehicle to vehicle.





Insert ignition key (1) into lock cylinder (3) and check whether retainer (2) is flush with housing.
- (A) OK
- (B) not OK





If retainer (2) is not OK, press retainer (2) out of lock cylinder (3) with a suitable tool (1).
Continue with next number (X) higher of first position (Y) until retainer is OK.
The continue with all the other positions in accordance with the above-mentioned procedure.