Centre console - removal and refitting

Bodywork and fittings / Centre console - removal and refitting

Removal
1 A centre console is fitted to some models.

First disconnect the battery negative lead.

2 Unclip and remove the rubber boot from the centre console (see illustration). I f necessary remove the gear lever knob.

27.2 Unclipping the rubber boot from the centre console

3 Remove the screws attaching the front of the console to the facia panel (see illustration).

27.3 Centre console front mounting screw

4 Pull the console to the rear so that the guides are unclipped from the pins on the floor.

5 Withdraw the console from the passenger side and recover the seal. If the gear lever knob was not removed, feed the rubber boot through the gear lever hole (see illustration).

27.5 Feeding the gear lever rubber boot through the centre console

6 If necessary remove the retaining plate and the special nut from the facia.

Refitting
7 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but make sure that the seal is correctly located between the console and the facia panel.