Removing center console fully with center armrest

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM AT BOTTOM RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE TRIM PANEL FOR THE LEFT AND RIGHT CENTER CONSOLE .
Refer to REMOVING GEARSHIFT LEVER COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE TRIM FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .

Removing the center armrest

Release nuts (1) and remove center armrest upwards.

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Loosen screws (1).

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Loosen screws (1).
Lift the rear center console (2) and in this process, disconnect all plug connections.
Guide out the wiring harness and remove center console (2) from the vehicle.

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