Removing and installing/replacing complete center console (2016-2022)

Special tools required: 

• 2 298 504

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove FRONT STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
• Remove REAR CENTER CONSOLE COVER 
• Remove TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY 
• Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL AT BOTTOM RIGHT 
• Loosen the GAITER FOR THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE .

With automatic transmission only: 

• Remove GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH .

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 3AZ .

Disconnect plug connections (2), depending on version.

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 4AZ .

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 16 3AZ .

Detach wiring harness (3) from central console mount using special tool 2 298 504.

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Raise the center console (1) rear and feed out gaiter (2).

Remove center console (1) to the rear/top.

If applicable, note other plug connections and cable clips.

Installation note: 

Feed center console (1) correctly into dashboard including guides (4).

Make sure wiring harness (3) is in correct position.

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Replacement (depending on version): 

• Modify air ducts (1)
• Modify retaining bracket (2)
• Change over CENTER ARMREST .
• Modify KNEE PAD .
• Modify INSERT IN STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
• Modify BASE PLATE for telephone

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