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51 16 197 - Removing and installing / replacing decorative trim on center armrest




51 16 197 - Removing and installing / replacing decorative trim on center armrest





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove center armrest (front) 51 16 195 Removing and Installing Center Armrest.
- Remove control unit in center armrest (front) Removing and Installing (Replacing) Control Unit in Center Armrest at Front
- Remove switch combination for seat adjustment Replacing Switch Combination For Seat Adjustment on left and right

Version with rear compartment monitor:
- Remove rear compartment monitor Service and Repair





Important!
Tape off decorative trim with suitable adhesive tape (1).

Unlock plug (2) and feed out towards bottom.
Release screws (3).

Press trim (4) in direction of arrow (A) and press out in direction of arrow (B) from inside outwards.





Installation:
Make sure guides (1) are not damaged; if necessary, replace trim (2).





Release screws (1) on left/right.

Remove center armrest panel (2) on left/right in direction of arrow.





Release screws (1) on left/right.

Detach carrier (2) from decorative trim (3) and remove in upward direction.

Remove storage compartment (4).





Release screws (1).

Remove controller (2) in direction of arrow.





Release screws (1).

Remove fastener (2) for center armrest cover in direction of arrow.





Release screws (1).

Remove center armrest cover (2).