84 10 700 Removing and installing/replacing base plate

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Special tools required:

00 9 327

Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE rear center console cover

Unlock and disconnect associated plug connections in area (A).

Unclip line (1) at center console (2).

Reach under the base plate and unclip associated line (1) on center console.

Installation note:

Make sure plug connections are correctly seated.

Ensure correct cable routing.

Fig 1: Identifying Center Console Line And Plug Connections Area

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Mount special tool 00 9 327 as illustrated.

Reach from rear under base plate (1).

Carefully leverage out base plate (1) along marked line (A) and simultaneously press lightly from below to disengage latch mechanisms.

Remove base plate (1) and feed out line.

Fig 2: Removing Base Plate

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NOTE: Center console is shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Installation note:

Make sure line (1) is properly routed.

Catches (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 3: Identifying Base Plate Catches

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Make sure base plate is correctly engaged on center console.