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51 16 195 Removing and Installing (Replacing) Center Armrest




51 16 195 - Removing and installing (replacing) center armrest





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove center armrest storage compartment 51 16 172 Removing and Installing/Replacing Centre Armrest Storage Compartment
- Remove side trim panel on center console on left/right 51 16 ... Removing and Installing/Replacing Side Trim Panels on Centre Console on Left or Right





Unclip fastener trim (1).
Release screws underneath.
Unclip center console trim (2) at points (3) and remove.

Important!
Do not disconnect plug connections behind.





Remove trims (1) on left/right in direction of arrow.





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





Release screws (1) on left and right sides.
Pull out rear center console trim (2) in direction of arrow.

Important!
Do not disconnect plug connections behind.





Release screws (1) and remove center armrest (2) in upward direction. Disconnect plug connection underneath.





Replacement:
- Replace hotel setting switch