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51 16 ... Removing And Installing/Replacing Insert In Storage Tray

Removal: 

Press together insert (1) at front on sides and remove towards top.

Fig 1: View Of Insert In Storage Tray
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Insert (1) is now unlocked from supports (2).

Remove insert (1) towards front/top.

Fig 2: Removing Inserts From Supports
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Installation: 

  1. Guides (1) and supports (2) on left/right on insert (3) must not be damaged.
    Fig 3: Identifying Guides And Supports
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Installation: 

Install insert (1) at rear in center console (4).

Guide (2) must be positioned between supports (3) of center console (4), insert (1) can now be snapped towards bottom into place.

Fig 4: Installing Rear In Center Console
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Replacement only:

If necessary, remove rubber trays (1) and (2) with special tool 00 9 316 (sealing lip wedge).

Fig 5: Removing Rubber Trays
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