Remove/Install Cover On Center Console - AR68.20-P-2350LW

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Model 205 with transmission 722, 724, 725

Model 213 with transmission 725

Model 253 with transmission 724, 725

Model 293

Fig 1: Center Console Cover Component Location - Model 205 With Transmission 722 (Shown With Code 581)

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Shown on model 205 with code 581 (automatic air conditioning)

Topical note	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmitter range (at least 2 m).
2	Remove stowage box cover (2).	Model 205 with transmission 722, 724, 725 Model 253 with transmission 724, 725 Model 293	AR68.20-P-1020LW
		Model 213 with transmission 725	AR68.20-P-1020LWE
3	Unscrew screws (3) from center console cover (1).
4	Lift center console cover (1) at rear and extend at top front at instrument panel until electrical connectors (4, 5) can be accessed.	Cover center console and instrument panel with a cloth. Center console and instrument panel may otherwise be damaged.
5	Disconnect electrical connector (4) at climate control operating unit (N58/1).	Model 205 with transmission 722, 724, 725 with code 581 (Automatic air conditioning) Model 213 with transmission 725 with code 581 (Automatic air conditioning) Model 253 with transmission 724, 725 with code 581 (Automatic air conditioning) Model 293 with code 581 (Automatic air conditioning)
6	Disconnect electrical connector (5) at upper control panel control unit (N72/1).
7	Disconnect electrical connectors (6, 7, 8).	The number can vary according to the equipment.
8	Remove center console cover (1).
9	Install in the reverse order.