REP-TAT-P-6131-01 Remove the operating facility in the center console

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Vehicles with manual gearbox: 

• Partially remove the GEARSHIFT LEVER GAITER

Vehicles with automatic transmission: 

• Remove the COVER FOR SELECTOR LEVER

• Reach under the front section of the operating facility in the center console (1).
• Push the front latch mechanism in the direction of the arrow and simultaneously raise the operating facility in the center console (1).
• Disconnect the associated plug connection and remove the operating facility in the center console (1).

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