51 16 160 Removing And Installing/Replacing Centre Console Trim

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