Removing
Attention! Some of the steps are the same as for removing the rear of the center console on vehicles prior to 2/01, where they are detailed enough.
Attention! When working on the center console with the battery connected without switching off the ignition, the airbag may be deployed. For this reason, disconnect the wire terminal «masses» (-) from the battery pole.
1. Disconnect the wire terminal from the negative pole of the battery «masses» (-), by turning off the ignition first.
If the radio has an access code, before disconnecting the battery, make sure that the code is written down so that it can be entered into the radio later.
If the code is unknown, then the radio can be turned on by a specialized workshop or by its manufacturer.
2. Insulate the negative battery terminal to prevent accidental shorts to «mass» (-).
3. Disconnect from the console a cover of the lever of a gear change, see relevant chapter.
4. Remove the ashtray on the center console, see relevant chapter.
5. Remove screws 1 (see illustration).
Attention! The illustration shows the gear lever without the boot removed.
6. Remove facing from the parking brake lever.
Attention! This damages the locking pin, which must be replaced with a new one during installation.
7. Remove the folding armrest above the rear of the center console.
8. Remove the cup holder and unscrew the screw underneath.
9. Lift up the central console and disconnect the plugs which are under it.
10. Lift the rear side of the rear of the center console above the parking brake lever, disconnect the air duct and remove the rear of the center console.
Installation of the back of the console is performed in the reverse order of removal. When installing the lining of the parking brake lever, their connecting latches must be fixed with a distinctly audible click.