Removing
1. Disconnect the negative cable (-) battery with the ignition off. The cabin air filter box must first be removed.
Attention! Before disconnecting the cable, find out the security code of the radio, if any, refer to Section Replacing the battery.
2. Open the ashtray cover, press forward on the insert and release it. Remove the ashtray insert.
3. Use a screwdriver to pry out the locking bars (arrows in the illustration) left and right, release the ashtray body (1) and take it out. At the same time, remove the housing by the ashtray cover.
4. Carefully disconnect the ashtray lamp connector. The lamp can be easily broken.
5. Remove the ashtray from the center console.
6. Using a plastic wedge, e.g. HAZET 1965-20, remove the protective cover frame from the center console (1) shift lever/selector.
7. AT selector: Disconnect the plug on the back side of the protective cover frame from the switch strip.
8. Turn the knob counterclockwise (2) and remove from the lever/selector.
9. Disconnect the cover with a strong jerk (1) lever/selector from two clamp holders.
10. Pull the cover forward from the guide and remove it from the center console.
11. Depending on the model, disconnect the connector on the back of the cover from the switch strip.
12. Remove the cover from the center console.
13. Remove 2 screws (1).
14. Detach the side covers (2) right and left into the console tunnels.
15. Turn the screws behind the covers ½ turn (3) (2 pcs.) and disconnect the center console.
16. Slide back the cover (1) above the cigarette lighter in the center console. (4) - big pocket.
17. Using a screwdriver, remove the can holder (2).
18. Lightly press on a small pocket (3) outside, tilt it to the side and remove it from the center console.
19. Disconnect the support for the cigarette lighter from the holder, press back and disconnect the connector, as described in Section Removal and installation of the cigarette lighter.
20. Remove 2 screws (1) under the cigarette lighter.
Attention! For AT model 722.6, the self-locking screws must be replaced with new ones during installation and the shift rod adjusted.
21. Release the center armrest and fold it up.
22. Take out the mat in a large pocket (1) and remove the screws underneath (2).
23. Raise the rear center console and remove it from the floor.
Installation
1. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
2. Connect the negative cable (-) to the battery when the ignition is off. Install the cabin air filter box. Enter the radio code and set the time on the clock.