Remove center console

Remove the side panels

Fig 1: Identifying Soundproofing Panel

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Turn the screw 1/4 of a turn.

Fold out the panel by the screw. Pull the panel backward (arrow) until it releases.

Remove the gear selector lever boot and the connector

Fig 2: Grasping Boot And Lifting It Straight Up To Remove Panel

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Grasp the boot and lift it straight up to remove the panel.

Remove the ashtray at the rear of the center console.

Remove the ashtray holder (press the two catches).

Remove the holder. Remove and separate the connector from the holder.

Separate the panel and top panel

Fig 3: Identifying Panel & Gear Selector Lever Boot Removal

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Press in the four catches. Remove the panel from the top panel on the gear selector lever boot.

Remove the panel (1) over the parking brake lever

Fig 4: Identifying Catch Pressed In With Screwdriver

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Open the cover for the center console locker.

Press in the catch with a screwdriver.

Lift the panel upwards / forwards.

Pull up front edge of the bracket

Fig 5: Identifying CD Rack & Center Console Locker

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Install the CD rack in the center console locker.

Remove the four screws for the bracket. Pull its front edge out of its mountings.

Preparations for removing the center console

Move the gear selector lever forward.

Apply the parking brake. Release the adjustment as necessary. See Release the handbrake adjuster .

NOTE:

Wind masking tape around the parking brake handle to protect it when the center console is removed.

Remove the center console

Fig 6: Identifying Center Console Pushed Forward

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Pull out the rear edge of the center console.

Carefully push it forward past the lever for the parking brake.

Lift out the bracket.