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Center Console







Center Console






1 Center Console

Removing

For clarity, the parking brake lever, securing frame with selector lever boot and accompanying cover are not shown.

Identify connectors before disconnecting to prevent confusion or for better allocation.

- Position front seat as far back as possible.

- Switch off all electrical consumers.

- Remove ignition key.

- Engage parking brake.

Center Console with Ashtray:

- Unclip front compartment cover. Refer to => [ Storage Compartments, Version 1 with Smoking Package ] Storage Compartments, Version 1 With Smoking Package or => [ Storage Compartments, Version 2 with Smoking Package ] Storage Compartments, Version 2 With Smoking Package.

- Unclip storage compartment cover. Refer to => [ Storage Compartments, Version 1 with Smoking Package ] Storage Compartments, Version 1 With Smoking Package.

- Remove front ashtray => [ Storage Compartments, Version 1 with Smoking Package ] Storage Compartments, Version 1 With Smoking Package => [ Storage Compartments, Version 2 with Smoking Package ] Storage Compartments, Version 2 With Smoking Package.

Center Console without Ashtray:

- Unclip front storage compartment cover. Refer to => [ Storage Compartments, Version 1 with Non-Smoking Package ] Storage Compartments, Version 1 With Non-Smoking Package.

- Remove lining mat. Refer to => [ Storage Compartments, Version 1 with Non-Smoking Package ] Storage Compartments, Version 1 With Non-Smoking Package or => [ Storage Compartments, Version 2 with Non-Smoking Package ] Storage Compartments, Version 2 With Non-Smoking Package.

All:

- Unclip shift mechanism cover for manual or automatic transmission. Refer to => [ Shift Mechanism Cover and Securing Frame with Selector Lever Boot ] Shift Mechanism Cover and Securing Frame With Selector Lever Boot.

Manual Transmission:

- Remove cover with selector lever boot.

Automatic Transmission:

- Version I: remove the selector lever cover.

- Version II: remove the selector boot and cover.

All:

- Remove left and right grab handles. Refer to => [ Left and Right Grab Handle ] Left and Right Grab Handle.

- Unclip parking brake cover. Refer to => [ Parking Brake Cover ] Parking Brake Cover.

Center Console with Cigarette Lighter or 12 Volt Socket In Storage Compartment:

- Remove cigarette lighter or 12 Volt socket. Refer to => [ Cigarette Lighter ] Cigarette Lighter or => [ 12 Volt Socket ] 12 Volt Socket.

Mount with Cigarette Lighter and 12V Outlet Inside the Storage Compartment:

- Remove cigarette lighter and 12 Volt socket. Refer to => [ Cigarette Lighter and 12V Outlet Mount ] Cigarette Lighter and 12V Outlet Mount.

Center Console with Function Selector Switch II (E272) and Cigarette Lighter:

- Remove the Function Selector Switch II (E272)=> Communication 91 Removal and Installation.

All:

- Remove rear ashtray. Refer to => [ Rear Ashtray ] Rear Ashtray.

Center Console with Rear Storage Compartment:

- Remove rear storage compartment. Refer to => [ Rear Storage Compartment ] Rear Storage Compartment.

Mount with Left/Right Heated Rear Seat Control Module:

- Remove mount with left/right heated rear seat control module. Refer to => [ Mount with Left and Right Rear Heated Seat Control Module ] Mount With Left and Right Rear Heated Seat Control Module.

Mount for the Central Locking Switch

- Remove central locking switch mount. Refer to => [ Rear Central Locking Switch Mount ] Rear Central Locking Switch Mount.

Vehicles with Center Armrest:

- Remove center armrest. Refer to => [ Center Armrest ] Center Armrest.

All:

- Identify allocation of cover - 3 -, - 4 -, - 6 - and - 7 -.

- Using a flat head screwdriver, pry out cover - 3 -, - 4 -, - 6 - and - 7 -.

- Remove screws - 2 - (quantity: 4).

- Remove bolts - 8 - (quantity: 2).

- Remove omega clips - 9 - (quantity: 2).

- Remove bolts - 10 - (quantity: 2).

- Tip rear center console upward.

- Disconnect electrical connectors that are still present.

- Remove center console - 1 -.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

- Install left and right grab handles before installing front storage compartment cover and storage compartment. Refer to => [ Left and Right Grab Handle ] Left and Right Grab Handle.

- Ensure omega clips are positioned correctly - 9 -.

- When installing covers - 3 -, - 4 -, - 6 - and - 7 -, ensure allocation is correct (all covers are constructed differently).

- Make sure the covers - 3 -, - 4 -, - 6 - and - 7 - correctly (audibly) engage.

2 Bolts

3 Nm

Quantity: 4

3 Cover

Clipped in

Note location

4 Cover

Clipped in

Note location

5 Instrument Panel

6 Cover

Clipped in

Note location

7 Cover

Clipped in

Note location

8 Bolt

3.5 Nm

Quantity: 2

9 Omega Clips

Note location.

10 Bolts

3 Nm

Quantity: 2

Cover with Selector Lever Boot, Removing and Installing





- Open ashtray in center console.

- Remove cover - 1 - with selector lever boot - 2 - upward.

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

Version I: Removing and Installing the Selector Lever Cover





- Open ashtray in center console.

- Remove selector lever cover upward - arrows -.

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

Version II: Removing and Installing the Selector Lever Boot and Cover





- Unclip selector lever boot - 1 - on both sides and remove upward - arrows -.

- Grasp through opening and remove cover - 1 - upward - arrows -.





- Disconnect electrical connector.

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

Omega Clips, Installation Location





1. Omega clips