Removing the center console

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
• Refer to REMOVING RIGHT FOOTWELL TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER STACK TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN THE FRONT CENTER CONSOLE .

• Loosen left and right screw (1)  in the footwell.

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• Loosen screws (1)  .

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• Loosen screw (1)  .

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• Loosen screws (1)  .

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• Unlock plug connection (1)  and disconnect.

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  NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
• Carefully lift the rear of the center console (1)  .
• Unclip any cables from the center console (1)  and unlock and disconnect all the plug connections.
• Feed out the center console (1)  and remove it.

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