Removing the decorative trim on the center console on the left and right

Removing decorative trim from the center console

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Lever the decorative trim (1) upwards out of the detents (2) starting from the rear.
Guide out the decorative trim (1) towards the rear from the guide (3) and remove.

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