Installing the Center Console

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Fig 1: Identifying Center Console And Gear Shifter

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The parking brake must be applied and the gear selector lever in neutral.
Install the center console by carefully lowering it and pushing it forward a little at the same time.
If the car has a manual gearbox;
Install the gear selector lever boot. Push the gear selector lever boot through the opening in the center console and press the trim into the center console.

Fig 2: Identifying Center Console Connectors

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Connect the connectors at the front of the center console.

Fig 3: Identifying Handbrake Opening Cover, Panel In Center Console Locker, And Torx Screws Under Panel In Center Console Locker

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Install

the 2 Torx 15 screws at the front of the center console.
the cover for the handbrake opening.
the 2 Torx 20 screws under the panel in the center console locker.
the panel in the center console locker.
NOTE: Install the rear edge of the panel first.