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51 16 175 - Removing and installing / replacing decorative trims (all) on function carrier




51 16 175 - Removing and installing / replacing decorative trims (all) on function carrier





Special tools required:
- 00 9 318 00 9 318 Multipurpose Wedge





Important!
When removing side decorative trims (1) or decorative trim (2) for audio system controller:

Do not under any circumstances place a tool on the dotted lines as this would destroy the decorative trim.





Side decorative trims:

Important!
Remove lower storage tray before removing side decorative trims (risk of damage).

Fit protective cover (4) to prevent scratching.

Remove lower storage tray (drawer) 51 16 ... - Removing and installing storage trays (drawers) on function carrier from function carrier.

Using special tool 00 9 318 00 9 318 Multipurpose Wedge (universal wedge), lever out catches (1) and remove decorative trim (2).

Detach decorative trim (3) in same way.





Installation Note:
If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) on left/right.

Catches (2) of decorative trim (3) must not be damaged.





Decorative trim for audio system controller:

Important!
Remove lower storage tray and side decorative trims before removing decorative trim for audio system controller (risk of damage).

Fit protective cover (2) to prevent scratching.

Open drawer (1).

Using special tool 00 9 318 00 9 318 Multipurpose Wedge (universal wedge), lever out catches (4) and remove decorative trim (3).





Installation Note:
If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) on left/right.

Catches (2) of decorative trim (3) must not be damaged.





Decorative trim on storage tray (drawer):

Note:
Operations for removing decorative trim on top and bottom drawers are identical.

Remove storage trays (drawers) 51 16 ... - Removing and installing storage trays (drawers) on function carrier from function carrier





Decorative trim on bottom drawer:

Using a screwdriver, press pin (2) on left/right out of clip (1).

Lever decorative trim (4) in direction of arrow out of drawer (3).





Installation Note:
Lever out clips (1) from drawer (2) and replace.





Installation Note:
Fitting decorative trim (3) on drawer (5):

- Fit groove (2) on mounts (4)
- Press decorative trim (3) downwards
- Snap pins (1) into clips (6)





Installation Note:
Following parts of decorative trim (3) must not be damaged:

1 - Release button
2 - Pins