Integrated phone: Preparations

Fig 1: Disconnect Battery Negative Lead

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Note the anti-theft radio code (if applicable)
Move the front seats to their rearmost, uppermost positions
Turn the ignition key to position 0
Remove the key from the ignition switch (does not apply to cars with automatic gearboxes)
Disconnect the battery negative lead.

NOTE:

Wait at least five minutes before disconnecting the connectors or removing other electrical equipment.

Fig 2: Detaching Gear Lever Cover Panel With Boot

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Detach the rear edge of the gear selector lever cover together with the boot until the two clips release. Use a plastic weatherstrip tool. Remove the gear selector lever cover and the boot. Pull the panel up until the four clips at the sides release.

Fig 3: Engaging Handbrake And Moving Gear Selector Lever Towards Rear To Remove Screws

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Apply the handbrake. Move the gear selector backwards
Turn the panel to the left to facilitate access
Remove the two screws holding the bracket with the radio and the dashboard environment panel in the center console.

Fig 4: Removing Bracket With Dashboard Environment Panel And Radio From Center Console

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Remove the bracket with dashboard environment panel from the center console: Pull the lower edge out and downwards until it releases from the mounting at the upper edge. Then fold backwards.
NOTE:
Do not damage the removed components and surrounding panels.

If necessary, remove the panel around the gear selector lever to gain more space. The panel is secured by four catches on the lower side at the boot.
Disconnect the connectors from the radio and dashboard environment panel. Place the unit to one side.

Fig 5: Removing Right And Left-Hand Side Center Console Panels, Screws On Panel, And Sill Molding

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Remove the right and left-hand side center console panels (1). Turn the clip at the rear edge of the panel through 90°. Pull the rear edge of the panel outwards and backwards
Remove the two screws on the panel (2) under the glove compartment. Remove the panel. Then pull the panel downwards / backwards at the rear edge, it is secured by three clips
Remove the sill molding (3) on the right-hand side. Pull the front edge of the sill molding back to release it. Then pull the molding upwards.

Fig 6: Dashboard End Panel

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