Front Center Armrest, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Rear Center Console Trim

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-- Rear the trim from the rear center console. Refer to REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM WITH A CENTER ARMREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Versions with a vent: Remove the air guide for the rear vent. Refer to Traction Battery -A2- REAR OUTLET AIR GUIDE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Vehicles with AUX connection: disconnect the AUX connection connector on the bracket.

-- Versions with a telephone/cellular phone: Free up the electrical connectors on the bracket.

-- Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 4-.

-- Remove the nuts -3- and -5-.

-- Disengage the top of the center console on the armrest support base by lifting the center console.

-- Pull the armrest support base upward, guide it over the threaded pins and remove it toward the back.