Removing the center console

Preliminary work 

• Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CONTROL PANEL OF THE REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AIR CONDITIONING (INTEGRATED AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL WITH 4-ZONE CONTROL) .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR VENTILATION GRILLE .
• Refer to REMOVING THE VENTILATION GRILLE IN THE REAR (AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH 4-ZONE CONTROL) .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ARMREST .
• Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT STORAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING CUPHOLDER .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
• Refer to REMOVING FOOTWELL TRIM PANEL ON THE RIGHT .

• Release the screw (1) the left footwell.

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• Release the screws (1) the right footwell.

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• Unclip the trim (1) from the clamps (2) to the rear,

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• Loosen screws (1).
• Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.

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• Loosen screws (1).

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• Loosen screws (1).

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  NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
• Remove center console (1) towards top rear.

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