Arm Rest: Service and Repair

51 16 206 Removing And Installing/Replacing Centre Armrest







When working with trim panels, be sure that visible surfaces are not damaged or scratched (e. g. with sharp-edged tools).







Necessary preliminary work:
Only with telephone optional equipment:
- Remove service cap on centre console cover at rear

Only with telephone optional equipment:







Release screws (1) and remove rear centre console cover rearwards (2).

Tightening torque 51 16 6AZ.

Only with telephone optional equipment:







Unlock plug connections.(1) and disconnect.







Feed out inserted mat (1) by approx. 5 cm at the front and rear and fold down.







Fold centre armrest up.

Lever out front shell (1) of cover toward front using special tool 00 9 325.







Fold centre armrest down.

Lever out rear shell (1) of cover toward rear using special tool 00 9 325.







Installation note:
Marked retaining tabs on front (1) and rear (2) shell of cover should not be damaged or missing.







Installation note:
Correctly lock retaining tabs of front (1) and rear (2) shell of cover.







Release screws (1) on centre armrest (2).

Tightening torque 51 16 5AZ.

Installation note:
Replace self-locking screws.

Only with telephone optional equipment:
Feed out wiring harness (3).

Replacement

Only with telephone optional equipment:
- Modify eject box