Center Console Insert, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Removing Selector Lever Boot

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-- Vehicles with an S tronic transmission: Move the selector lever into "N".

-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Remove the Climatronic Control Module -J255-. Refer to DISPLAY AND CONTROL HEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Carefully pry out the selector lever/shift lever boot at the side using a Trim Removal Wedge 3409 or small screwdriver -arrows- and fold it upward.

-- Tape off the center console trim panel all around the center console insert using adhesive tape to avoid damaging the surface.

CAUTION:

Versions with an access/start authorization button: The retainer on the Access/Start Authorization Button -E408- can be damaged if the center console is lifted too high because the electrical wire to the button is short. Loosen the lift the center console insert carefully.

Fig 2: Removing Center Console Insert

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-- Reach with the hand under the center console insert -arrow A- and carefully remove it upward from the center console -arrow B-.

-- Disconnect the connectors and carefully remove the center console insert over the selector lever/gearshift lever.