Removing center console

Fig 1: Identifying Center Console Connectors

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• Disconnect connectors at the front of the center console.

Fig 2: Identifying Handbrake Opening Cover And Panel In Center Console Locker

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• Apply the handbrake and move the gear shift to neutral.

Remove 

• Screws (2 x Torx 15) from front of the center console.
• Handbrake opening cover.
• Panel in the center console locker.
  NOTE:

  Undo the back of the panel first.

• Screws (2 x Torx 20) under the panel in the center console locker.

Fig 3: Identifying Center Console And Gear Shifter

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• Carefully lift the center console and move it back a little at the same time.
  NOTE:

  If the car has a manual gearbox the gear shift gaiter must be freed from the center console before the center console is removed.