Removing the center console

Precondition 

• With equipment specification with rear console:
  • Remove rear panel

Preliminary work 

• Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT/DVD PLAYER .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
• Refer to REMOVING FOOTWELL TRIM PANEL ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER STACK TRIM .

• Loosen screws (1).

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• Loosen screws (1).

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• Loosen screws (1).

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• Unscrew the bolt (1) on the left side of the vehicle.

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• Unscrew the bolts (1) on the right side of the vehicle.

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• Unlock and disconnect connector (1).

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• Lift up center console and pull to rear.
• Lift the center console out of the vehicle.