Center Console

Center Console

To remove





1. Manual gearbox:
Lift up the gear lever gaiter.

Automatic transmission:
Remove the rim with a small screwdriver.

2. Remove the compartment or, alternatively, the ashtray with holder using a screwdriver.
3. Remove the gear lever cover, 2 screws.
4. Unplug the connector for the central locking system switch.
5. Lift out the gear lever cover and unplug the connector for the switches to the seat heaters and cigarette lighter.

IMPORTANT: Mark the connectors to avoid incorrect reconnection.

6. Remove the rear part of the center console by lifting it straight up and unplugging the connector.





7. Select reverse (manual) or P (automatic) and remove the key.
8. Rotate and lift up the theft protection antenna unit (bayonet fitting) from the ignition switch and unplug the connector.
Insert the key and select neutral.

9. Disconnect the switch for the electric window lifts and unplug the connectors.
10. Remove the screws holding the upper part of the center console, 6 screws.





Lift out the upper part of the center console.

11. Fold back the carpets and remove the front screws, 2 pcs.





12. Remove the rear screws, 2 pcs.
13. Lift and remove the center console.





To fit

1. Lift the center console into place.

IMPORTANT: Make sure no cables or connectors are pinched.

2. Screw on the center console front and back, 4 screws. Start with the one at the front left, which is used as a guide.
3. Refit the carpets.
4. Lift the upper part of the center console backwards. At the same time, carefully guide the wires into place.





Be careful with the lead for the theft protection system.

IMPORTANT:
^ For manual gearbox:
^ Check that the gear lever gaiter is not trapped.

5. Screw the upper part of the center console in place, 6 screws.
6. Refit the switch for the electric window lifts and clip the handbrake gaiter back into place.





7. Reconnect the connectors on the back of the center console and refit the rear part.
8. Reconnect the central locking system connector.





9. Plug in the connectors to the switches for the seat heaters and cigarette lighter.

IMPORTANT:Make sure the connectors are plugged into the correct switches.

10. Refit the gear lever cover, 2 clips at the back and 2 screws at the front.
11. Refit the compartment or ashtray with holder.
12. Manual gearbox:
Refit gear lever gaiter.

Automatic gearbox:
Fit the rim around the gear lever housing.

13. Select reverse (manual) or P (automatic) and remove the key.
14. Plug in the connector for the theft-protection antenna unit and fit it (bayonet fitting).