51 16 ... Removing And Installing/Replacing Centre Console For 3RD Seat Row

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Version with heating/ventilation for 3rd seat row:

Unclip trim (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim

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Unclip rib for heating control (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Uncliping Rib For Heating Control

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Release screws (1) and raise center console (2) slightly in direction of arrow (A).

Unclip retaining tabs (3) of center console (2) from trim (4) in direction of arrow (B).

Remove center console (2).

Fig 3: Uncliping Retaining Tabs Of Centre Console

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