Center Console Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- For vehicles with a DSG transmission, move the selector lever into "D/S".

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Carefully unclip the selector lever/shift lever boot from the center console and fold it upward.

-- Remove the front storage compartment. Refer to FRONT CENTER CONSOLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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-- Remove the bolts -2-.

-- Remove the gearshift mechanism cover -1- from the center console in the direction of the -arrow- until the connectors are accessible.

-- Release and disconnect any existing connectors.

-- Carefully remove the gearshift mechanism cover -1- over the selector lever/gearshift lever.