Removing the operating facility in the center console

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .

Deactivate vehicle electrical system:

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• Loosen screws (1)  .
• Remove operating facility in the center console (2)  from center console (3)  .
• Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

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