Center console (rear section), removing and installing

The following list pertains to Fig 1 .

1. Rear section of center console 

   Removing 

   • Remove rear air vent and rear air-duct connecting piece. See REAR VENT AND REAR AIR-DUCT CONNECTING PIECE, REMOVING  .
   • If necessary, remove center armrest. See CENTER ARMREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING  .
   • Remove nut -3-.
   • Remove mat lining -2- upward.
   • Remove bolt -8-.
   • With manual transmission:
     • Twist off shifter knob -4-.
     • Unclip protective boot -5-upward.
     • Unclip center console insert -6- upward.
   • With automatic transmission:
     • Unclip center console insert -6- upward.
     • Remove bolts -7- (2x).
     • Remove parking brake pry trim. See PARKING BRAKE PRY TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING  .
     • Raise rear section of center console -1- at front and detach connector for mirror adjustment switch -9-
     • Pull parking brake pry up as far as it will go.
     • Unfasten trim -10- from retainer -11- on parking brake pry.
     • Raise rear section of center console -1- over stud -12- and pull center console to rear.
     • Lift out rear section of center console -1- forward over parking brake pry.

     Installing 

     • Install trim -10- at retainer -11- on parking brake pry.
     • Make sure air ducts are properly installed when installing rear section of center console -1-
2. Mat lining 
3. Nut 
   • Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
4. Shifter knob 
   • Twisted on
5. Protective boot 
   • Unclip upward
   • Pay attention to position of locking clips when installing
6. Center console insert 
7. Screws (2x) 
   • Tightening torque: 5 Nm (44 in. lb)
8. Screw (1x) 
   • Tightening torque: 5 Nm (44 in. lb)
9. Mirror adjustment switch 
10. Parking brake pry trim 
11. Retainer tab 
12. Stud 
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Centre Console Component
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