Centre console - removal and refitting

Removal
1 Remove the gear lever knob.

2 Pull the rubber gaiter up the lever and remove it.

3 Undo the four screws and remove the console (see illustrations).

30.3a Centre console lower retaining screws (arrowed)
30.3a Centre console lower retaining screws (arrowed)

30.3b Centre console fixings
30.3b Centre console fixings

Refitting 4 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

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