1. To remove the center console, unfasten the plug for switches 2 above the beverage holder. The handbrake must be applied. In the case of an automatic transmission, move the selector to the rearmost position.
2. In the right and left front footwell, remove the cover 3 from the side of the console and loosen the screws 4.
3. After removing the lining for the handbrake handle, cover 5 can be removed from the front.
4. Loosen the two cross-head screws 7 on the connecting part 6 and remove the connecting part, otherwise it will not be possible to remove the lining through the hand brake lever.
Cover and plug for switch panel: Carefully unfasten these parts before beginning to remove the center console. 1 - cover, 2 - plug for switch panel, 3 - radio cover, 4 and 5 - mounting brackets (10 pieces.)
5. In the case of an automatic transmission, unfasten the switch cover at the top. With a manual gearbox, loosen the mounting frame of the boot for the gear lever and remove the boot.
Removing the center console takes time: 1 - center console, 2 - plug for panel with switches, 3 - cover (2 pcs.), 4 - two screws (5 Nm), 5 - cover for handbrake lever, 6 - connecting piece, 7 - two screws (2 Nm), 8 - two screws (5 Nm), 9 - four screws (5 Nm), 10 - two screws (5 Nm), 11 - hex nut (26 Nm), 12 - two hex nuts (26 Nm).
6. Remove the front ashtray 1 and loosen the two screws 2 in the ashtray hole (see picture).
After unscrewing the ashtray, unscrew the cap 3. After that, you can also remove the cap for the storage box 4
7. Around the gearbox, loosen the four screws 9 that hold the center console.
8. Disconnect the connector for the cigarette lighter or navigation module. Loosen two screws 10.
9. On vehicles with a center armrest, loosen the hexagon nut 11 and the two hexagon nuts 12.
10. Pull the middle console with force back and remove it from the car. Sometimes the console separates from the casting with difficulty.
11. Installing the center console is carried out in reverse order.
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