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Center Console: Removal

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  1. Using Special Tool (00 9 341), unclip rear insert (1) at retaining points (2) and pull back in direction of arrow. See Fig 1. Disconnect plug connections and remove rear insert (1).
  2. Detach clips (1) for rear fresh air grill in direction of arrow. See Fig 2. Remove rear fresh air grill (2) in direction of arrow and unlock plug connection (3) underneath.
  3. Apply parking brake. Place transmission in neutral. It is not necessary to remove shift knob but removing it makes removing shift lever trim easier. To remove knob (1), pull off with a forceful jerk. Do NOT twist knob on automatic transmission as this would shear off turning lock. See Fig 3. Press sides of shift lever cover (2) together and feed out towards top. Using Special Tool (00 9 341), unclip trim for shift lever (4) from mounting points (3). Disconnect plug connections and remove trim for shift lever (4) towards top.
  4. Lever out trim (1) on left and right at rear end. See Fig 4. Pull out in direction of arrow.
  5. Remove screws (1) on center console at rear. See Fig 5. If necessary, unlock plug connections.
  6. Remove parking brake lever gaiter on center console (2). See Fig 6. Remove screws (1) on left and right. Lift center console (2) at rear. Feed through parking brake lever towards bottom and unlock plug connections below center console.
  7. If necessary, unclip button unit (1) with Special Tool (00 9 341) at retaining points (2) and lever out in direction of arrow. See Fig 7. Unlock and disconnect associated plug connection. Remove button unit (1).
  8. Lift center console at rear and, at the same time, pull towards rear and feed out from parking brake lever. Remove center console.
Fig 1: Removing Rear Insert
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Fig 2: Removing Rear Fresh Air Grill
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Fig 3: Removing Shift Lever Trim
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Fig 4: Levering Out Center Console Trim
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Fig 5: Removing Screws On Rear Storage Tray
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Fig 6: Removing Center Console
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Fig 7: Removing Button Unit
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