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In Center Console Storage Compartment

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Trim Removal Wedge VAS 3409

Removing

CAUTION:

Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.
Remove the key.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Boot For Center Console

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-- Remove screws -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Shifter Mounting Screws

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-- Remove the center console storage compartment.

-- Disconnect the connectors -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying ASR/ESP Button E256 Connectors

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-- Squeeze the clips -arrows- on the external audio source connection using 3409 and remove the external audio source connection.

Fig 4: Identifying External Audio Source Connection Socket Clips

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Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

Torque specifications: 1.5 Nm