Removing the center console
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Preliminary work
- Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CARPET ON THE CENTER CONSOLE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVE THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF THE CENTER ARMREST .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
- G05/G06:
Loosen screws (1).
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Remove the plug connection (1) from the bracket.
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
NOTE:
Perform the steps on the right and left side.
- Loosen nut (1).
- Loosen screws (2).
- Unlock the plug connection (1) on the right at the center console and disconnect it.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
- Lift the center console (1) at the rear and carefully guide it out backward a little. While doing so, pull the remaining cables out of the center console.
- Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (2) of the Head Unit High (HU-H).
- Remove center console (1).