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

MODEL 217, 222.0/1/9

Shown on model 222 without code 582 (Air conditioning system in rear)

Fig 1: Center Console Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 222 Without Code 582

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Shown on model 222 with code 582 (Air conditioning in rear)

Fig 2: Center Console Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 222 With Code 582

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Shown on MODEL 222.1 with code 224 (Design individual rear seat system)

Fig 3: Center Console Remove/Install Component - Shown On Model 222.1 With Code 224

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	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Disconnect ground line at the on-board electrical system battery		AR54.10-P-0003LF
2	Open stowage compartment (2) and rubber insert
3	Unscrew bolts (5)
4	Remove cover (3) on center console (1)		AR68.20-P-2350LF
5	Remove cup holder in rear	Model 222.1/9 with code 224 (Rear individual seat design)	AR68.00-P-5204LF
6	Remove rear entertainment unit (A26/18)	Model 222.0/1/9 with code P46 (Rear-Seat Entertainment Package) except code 224 (Rear individual seat design)	AR82.60-P-7697LF
7	Unscrew bolts and remove rear entertainment control unit bracket (A26/18) from vehicle	Model 222.0/1/9 with code P46 (Rear-Seat Entertainment Package) except code 224 (Rear individual seat design)
8	Disconnect electrical connectors (15, 16, 17)
9	Open cover on center console armrest (1)
10	Remove cover (9) with removal fixture (10) upward and disconnect electrical connectors (11, 12)	Model 217.3, 222.0/1/9 The number of electrical connections is depending on equipment installed. Removal assembly	Fig 4
11	Push cover (8) toward front, remove and disconnect electrical connectors (13, 14)	Model 222.0/1/9 with code 582 (Rear air conditioner)
12	Remove power soft top switch	Model 217.4	AR77.39-P-1000LCA
13	Remove screw/bolts (6)
14	Remove bolts (30)	Model 217 Model 222.1/9 with code 224 (Rear individual seat design)
15	Open stowage compartment (18) on instrument panel
16	Unscrew bolts (19) and remove stowage compartment (18)
17	Disconnect electrical connector in stowage compartment (18)
18	Unscrew bolts, remove rear bracket on center console (1) and disconnect electrical connector
19	Lift center console (1)	Press cross strut down on center console (1) below stowage compartment in instrument panel. The cover (4) falls off the COMAND control unit (A40/3) when the center console (1) is lifted. Clip cover (4) into COMAND control unit (A40/3). Helper required.
20	Disconnect electrical connector (7)	Model 217 Model 222.0/1/9 except code 582 (Rear air conditioner)
21	Disconnect electrical connector on touchpad on center console (1)	Model 217, 222.0/1 with code 318 (Touchpad with rotary push-button) Model 222.9 with code 448 (Touchpad)
22	Disconnect lower electrical connectors from center console (1)	There are 3 electrical connectors in total.
23	Remove center console (1) toward rear from vehicle
24	Install in the reverse order

Fig 4: Identifying Removal Assembly (000 589 88 63 00)

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