Remove/Install Center Console - AR68.20-P-2000LF

Model 217, 222.0/1/9 

up to model year 2018 

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Shown on model 222 up to model year 2018 except code 582 (Air conditioning system in rear) 

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Shown on model 222 up to model year 2018 with code 386 (Convenience telephony) and code 582 (Air conditioning system in rear) 

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

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Topical note	Notes on avoiding damage to optical fibers during repair work		AH82.60-P-0001-05AK
Topical note	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Open the stowage compartment (2).
2	Remove the rubber insert from the stowage compartment (2).
3	Remove bolts (5).
4	Remove the cover (3) on the center console (1).		AR68.20-P-2350LF
5	Remove the cup holder in the rear.	Model 222.1/9 up to model year 2018 with code 224 (Rear individual seat design)
			AR68.00-P-5204LF
6	Remove the Rear Seat Entertainment system control unit (A26/18).	Model 222 up to model year 2018 with code P46 (Rear-Seat Entertainment Package) except code 224 (Rear individual seat design)
			AR82.60-P-7697LF
7	Unscrew the screws and remove the holder for the Rear Seat Entertainment system control unit (A26/18).	Model 222.0/1/9 up to model year 2018 with code P46 (Rear-Seat Entertainment Package) except code 224 (Rear individual seat design)
8	Release and disconnect the electrical connections (15, 16, 17).
9	Open the cover of the center console armrest (1).
10	Remove the rear center console (1).	Model 217 up to model year 2018
			AR68.20-P-2020LC
11	Remove the multimedia connection unit (A90/5) in the front stowage compartment.		AR82.60-P-1032LF
12	Remove cover (8).	Model 217, 222 up to model year 2018 with code 386 (Comfort telephony) Model 222 up to model year 2018 with code 856 (Business telephony in rear passenger compartment) except code 224 (Rear individual seat design)
13	Remove the soft top control switch (S84).	Model 217.4 up to model year 2018
			AR77.39-P-1000LCA
14	Remove screw/bolts (6).
15	Unscrew the bolts (30).	Model 217 up to model year 2018 Model 222.1/9 up to model year 2018 with code 224 (Rear individual seat design)
16	Open the stowage compartment (18) on the instrument panel.
17	Remove screws (19).
18	Release and disconnect the electrical connection on the stowage compartment (18) and remove the stowage compartment (18).
19	Lift the 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 molding (4) into COMAND control unit (A40/3). Helper required.
20	Release and disconnect electrical connector (7).	Model 217 up to model year 2018 Model 222.0/1/9 up to model year 2018 except code 582 (Rear air conditioner)
21	Release and disconnect the electrical connection for the touchpad on the center console (1).	Model 217, 222.0/1 up to model year 2018 with code 318 (Touchpad with rotary push-button) Model 222.9 up to model year 2018 with code 448 (Touchpad)
22	Release and disconnect the electrical connections under the center console (1).	The number of electrical connectors varies according to vehicle equipment.
23	Remove the center console (1) toward the rear from the vehicle.	Helper required.
24	Install in the reverse order.