Removing the center console

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING CUP HOLDER .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE TRIM ON THE CENTER CONSOLE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE WIRELESS CHARGING STORAGE .
• Refer to REMOVING THE OPERATING FACILITY IN THE CENTER CONSOLE .
• Refer to REMOVING THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN THE FRONT CENTER CONSOLE .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .

• Loosen screws (1).

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• Loosen screws (1) and (2).

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• Release wiring harness (1) from the center console (2).

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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).
• Feed out the wiring harness from the center console (1) and unlock and disconnect any plug connections.
• Feed out and remove the center console (1) at the dashboard.

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