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

MODEL 221.0/1 as of 1.6.09 

MODEL 221.0/1 with CODE (800) Model year 2010 

Fig 1: Identifying Center Console Remove/Install Components - Shown On Vehicle With Code (582)
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Shown on vehicle with code (582) 

Rear air conditioning 

Fig 2: Identifying Center Console Remove/Install Components - Shown On Vehicle Without Code (582)
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Shown on vehicle without code (582) 

Rear air conditioning 

REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Move front seats toward front to end position    
2 Remove rear paneling from center console   AR68.20-P-5169SX 
3 Remove housing (3) for 12 V socket or rear ashtray   AR68.20-P-2420SX 
4 Unclip cap (2) on both sides and unscrew bolts below INSTALLATION IMPORTANT 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 Adjust front seats toward rear to end position    
6 Switch off ignition and withdraw transmitter key or Keyless Go start/stop button from the EIS [EZS] control unit IMPORTANT Keyless Go start/stop button only for vehicles with code (889) Keyless Go.  
7 Open front stowage compartment lid (12)    
8 Remove cupholder On vehicles with code (310) Double front cup holder.  
9 Remove inserting device    
10 Remove bolts (6) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Ensure that center console (1) is installed without tension.  
11.1 Open armrest lid (8) and unclip maintenance flap (14) For vehicles without code (582) AC in rear.  
11.2 Open armrest cover (8) and remove cover plug (7) in stowage compartment and remove bolts (9) For vehicles with code (582) Rear air conditioner.  
12 Lift up armrest lid (8) and disconnect electrical connector (4) On vehicles with code (582) Air conditioning system in rear and code (386) Preinstallation for telephone "Cell phone" UHI system or code (388) Telephone "Cell phone" UHI [Universal Portable Cell Phone Interface system].  
13 Remove armrest lid (8) For vehicles with code (582) Rear air conditioner.  
14 Unlock bracket (15) of electrical wiring harness and pull out upwards For vehicles with code (582) Rear air conditioner.  
15 Expose electric wiring harness in center console (1) and disconnect electrical connectors (11) IMPORTANT Number of electrical connectors (11), if equipped.  
16 Lift up rear center console (1) and remove from vehicle IMPORTANT Aid of helper required.  
17 Install in the reverse order