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

Removing Insert (Compartment) In Carrier: 

If necessary, open cover (1).

Press insert (2) upwards in center with hand and simultaneously remove insert (2).

Fig 1: Opening Cover

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Installation: 

Following components on insert (1) must not be damaged:

• Catches (2), top.
• Guides (3), bottom.
• Catches (4), bottom.
  Fig 2: Identifying Catches And Guides

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Installation: 

1. When installing, press insert (1) downwards in center.
   Fig 3: Identifying Cover

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Removing Insert (Glasses Compartment) In Carrier: 

If necessary, open cover (1).

Press guide of cover (1) in middle with hand towards top and pull out glasses compartment (2) approx. 2 mm.

Fig 4: Identifying Guide Of Cover

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Press glasses compartment (1) at outside left/right downwards a little and pull out.

Fig 5: View Of Glasses Compartment

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Installation: 

Following components on bottom of glasses compartment (6) must not be damaged:

• Hold-down elements (1).
• Guide (2).
• Guides (3).
• Catches (4).
• Contacts (5).
  Fig 6: Identifying Catches And Guide

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Installation: 

1. Catches (1) on top of glasses compartment (2) must not be damaged.
   Fig 7: Identifying Glasses Compartment

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Removing carrier: 

Remove finisher for storage tray, refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FINISHER FOR STORAGE TRAY  .

Release screws (1).

Fig 8: Removing Finisher For Storage Tray

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Disconnect plug connections (1) for cigarette lighter and (2) for ASC and remove carrier (3).

Fig 9: Disconnecting Plug Connections

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