Console: Service and Repair

Removal, cars with manual transmission
1 Unfasten the rubber gaiter and remove the screws securing the mounting frame. Remove the two screws securing the front part of the center console.
2 Remove the screws and lift away the cover to the handbrake handle.
3 Unfasten the control panel. Mark up the connectors and take them apart.
4 Slide both front seats forwards and remove the rear center console screws.
5 Lift out the center console.

Installation, cars with manual transmission
Installation is carried out in the reverse order to removal.







Removal, cars with automatic transmission
1 Remove the two screws and take away the cover.
2 Remove the detent mechanism
3 Pull up the outer casing of the gear-selector lever.
4 Remove the plug and screws for the gear-selector cover. Remove the cover and pull out the lamp.
5 Remove the screws and lift away the cover to the handbrake handle.
6 Unfasten the control panel. Mark up the connectors and take them apart.
7 Remove the two screws securing the front part of the center console.
8 Slide forwards both forward seats and remove the rear center console screws. Lift the rear center console out backwards.

Installation, cars with automatic transmission
Installation is carried out in the reverse order to removal.







Changing the lock cylinder, center console glove compartment
Cars with passenger airbags have a lockable glove compartment located on the center console.
1 Open the flap and leave the key in the lock.
2 Lever apart the lock cylinder and belt tongue with a screwdriver.
3 Pull out the lock cylinder and release the belt tongue.


NOTE : The belt tongue is destroyed and must be replaced.


4 Install a new belt tongue in position.
5 Insert the lock cylinder. Note that the belt tongue secures the lock cylinder in position.
Check operation.