Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removing
- Move the front seats all the way forward.
- Unclip the cover -1- using the -T10383/1--arrows- and remove it.

- Remove the bolts -1-.
- Using the -T10383/1-, unclip the trim -2- at the sides starting at the top from the center console in direction of -arrows-.
- Remove the trim toward the rear from the center console.
- Disconnect the connectors.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Center Console".
Center Console Insert, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Switch off the ignition.
- Shift the selector level into "P" position.
- Remove the selector lever handle. Refer to → 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Rep. Gr.37; Selector Mechanism; Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing
- Remove the liner mat -1- and remove the bolt -2- behind it.
- Starting at the back, reach with the hand under the center console insert and carefully remove it upward from the center console in the direction of -arrows-.
- Carefully pull the center console insert -3- out toward the rear, disconnect the connectors and remove it.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Center Console".
Front Center Console Storage Compartment, Removing and Installing
Center Console Trim Panel, Removing and Installing
Rear Center Console Vent, Removing and Installing
Roof Grab Handle, Removing and Installing
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