Remove/install center console - AR68.20-P-2000SC

MODEL 216.3 

Fig 1: Identifying Center Console Components (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Identifying Center Console Components (2 Of 2)

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	Remove/install
1	Remove rear seat cushion		AR91.12-P-1020SC
2	Remove stowage box in rear
3	Remove paneling with air outlet (3)
4	Remove insert (2) from stowage compartment in center console (1) and unscrew bolts below	Installation:  Check mechanism of front ashtray for proper function, if necessary loosen threaded connection of center console (1) and tighten center console (1) without tension.
5	Unscrew nut (4)	Installation:  Ensure that center console (1) is installed without tension.
6	Disconnect interior Keyless Go antenna connector (A2/61x1)	On vehicles with code (889) Keyless Go.
7	Separate electrical connector (5)
8	Completely move both front seats toward front
9	Unclip left and right side paneling (7) from center console (1)
10	Remove front central operating unit	Do not remove paneling (8) from front central operating unit.	AR54.21-P-0500SC
11	Unclip all electrical connectors in area between arrows B and associated connector from dashboard (6)	Number of electrical connectors depends on vehicle equipment.
12	Disconnect center console Keyless Go antenna connector from center console Keyless Go antenna (A2/60)	On vehicles with code (889) Keyless Go.
13	Remove insert from front stowage compartment (9)
14	Remove bolts (10)	Installation:  Ensure that center console (1) is installed without tension.
15	Remove bolts (11)	Installation:  Ensure that center console (1) is installed without tension.
16	Raise rear center console (1), pull toward rear and separate from dashboard (6)
17	Remove center console (1) from vehicle
18	Install in the reverse order