Center Console Insert, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

-- Versions With A Selector Lever: Move The Selector Into "S".

-- Turn Off The Ignition.

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

-- Carefully Pry Out The Selector Lever/Shift Lever Boot At The Side Using A Trim Removal Wedge:3409 Or Small Screwdriver In Direction Of -Arrows- And Fold It Upward.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Boot

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-- Tape Off The Center Console Trim Panel All Around The Center Console Insert Using Adhesive Tape To Avoid Damaging The Surface.

Fig 2: Carefully Pry Out Selector Lever/Shift Lever Boot

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CAUTION:

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.

-- Reach With The Hand Under The Center Console Insert In Direction Of -Arrow A- And Carefully Remove It Upward From The Center Console In Direction Of -Arrow B-.

-- Disconnect The Connectors And Carefully Remove The Center Console Insert Over The Selector Lever/Gearshift Lever.