51 16 160 Removing and Installing or Replacing Centre Console Trim Panel

51 16 160 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Centre Console Trim Panel







IMPORTANT:
- Risk of damage.
- When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.

Optional equipment CIC:
A hard disk is installed in the Car Information Computer (CIC).
Carry out mechanical work on the CIC and adjacent components with care.
Avoid subjecting the CIC to vibration/shocks.







Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove cover for storage compartment







NOTE: Proceed with care when removing.

Protect centre console (1) adequately against scratches.
Pull left shank of centre console trim (3) in marked area with one hand upwards.
At same time, with second hand, pulling in jerks and directly towards rear, unclamp (2) centre console trim (3).
Likewise unclamp (2) right shank by pulling in jerks directly towards rear.

Installation note:
Renew faulty retaining clips.







Unclamp switch centre (3) control panel (1) and remove centre console trim panel (2).







Installation note:
Do not trap the control panel ribbon cable (see arrow).
If the ribbon cable gets traps, check it for damage.







Replacement

Modify clamp clamps (1).