Buttons in the Center Console Storage Compartment

Buttons in the Center Console Storage Compartment

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Trim Removal Wedge (VAS 3409)


• Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.

• Remove the key.

• When removing and installing components in visible area (switches, covers, trim, etc.), cover by taping the areas at which a prying tool ( (VAS 3409) , screwdriver) will be positioned using commercially available adhesive tape.

• Removal and installation of a single button ( ASR/ESP button (E256) ) is described hear. Removing and installing the other buttons is identical.

Removal

The parking aid button (E266) , parallel parking assistance button (E581) , damping adjustment button (E387) (from MY 2010) and the ASR/ESP button (E256) can be checked before they are removed with the Vehicle diagnostic tester, refer to => [ Switches in Center Console Storage Compartment ] Description and Operation.

- Carefully pry the selector lever boot out of the center console - arrows -.






- Remove the bolts - arrows -.






- Remove the ashtray from the center console.

- Release and disconnect the harness connectors - arrows -.






- Release the tabs - arrows - and remove the button from the frame.






Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.