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DIY for center console removal?
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Anyone have one or a video? The previous owner of my car obviously spilt something on the MMI controls and I would like to go in and clean em up but can not for the life of me find a DIY on removing it or even a video.
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<TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Carefully release retaining clips -1 ... 3- and -6- on trim frame -5- using a narrow-bladed screwdriver.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Lift off trim frame for multimedia system operating unit -E380-.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Detach multimedia system operating unit -E380--item 4-.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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<TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard absatz-hervor"><TBODY><TR><TD>Installing</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD>Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Install centre console (front)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard absatz-hervor"><TBODY><TR><TD>Tightening torque
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<TABLE class="abstand-tabelle layoutnormal frameall" border=1 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=bleedleft><TBODY><TR class=th vAlign=top><TD class=cellborderrightbottom-th vAlign=top align=left>Component</TD><TD class=cellborderbottom-th vAlign=top align=middle>Nm</TD></TR><TR class=td vAlign=top><TD class=cellborderright vAlign=top>Multimedia system operating unit -E380- to centre console (front)</TD><TD class=cellbordernone vAlign=top align=middle>3</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=spalte-text><TABLE class="cc abstand-kap einzug-standard"><TBODY><TR><TD class=titel-kap>Removing and installing centre console (front)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard absatz-hervor"><TBODY><TR><TD>Removing</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>On vehicles with automatic gearbox move selector lever to position “S”.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Switch off ignition.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Remove centre console (rear)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Remove Climatronic control unit -J255</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD class=spalte-pfeil></TD><TD class=spalte-marg></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=spalte-text><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Detach trim cover -arrow- from above ashtray.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=spalte-text><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Open ashtray (front).</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Take insert out of ashtray (front).</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Remove bolts -1- and -2-.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Use a screwdriver -arrow- to release ashtray -3-. To do so, apply screwdriver in opening -4-.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Remove housing for ashtray (front).</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>If fitted, unplug electrical connector.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=spalte-text><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Unclip boot -1- for gear lever or selector lever on both sides and lift it off -arrows-.
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<TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard absatz-hervor"><TBODY><TR><TD>Vehicles with automatic gearbox:</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Release retaining spring -2- and detach selector scale -1--arrow-.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Unplug electrical connector.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=spalte-text><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard absatz-hervor"><TBODY><TR><TD>All vehicles:</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Remove bolts -arrows-.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Lift centre console (front) slightly at rear edge and then pull centre console off dash panel towards the rear.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Unplug electrical connectors.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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<TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard absatz-hervor"><TBODY><TR><TD>Installing</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD>Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Install centre console (rear)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD>If connector at electronic parking brake button is unplugged, a fault is entered in the electronic parking brake control unit.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Switch on ignition.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Apply and release electronic parking brake.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Erase fault in electronic parking brake control unit.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=spalte-text><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard absatz-hervor"><TBODY><TR><TD>Tightening torques</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD class=spalte-pfeil></TD><TD class=spalte-marg></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="abstand-tabelle layoutnormal frameall" border=1 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=bleedleft><COLGROUP><COL width="75%"><COL width="24%"></COLGROUP><TBODY><TR class=th vAlign=top><TD class=cellborderrightbottom-th vAlign=top align=left>Component</TD><TD class=cellborderbottom-th vAlign=top align=middle>Nm</TD></TR><TR class=td vAlign=top><TD class=cellborderrightbottom vAlign=top>Centre console (front) to mounting frame for centre console</TD><TD class=cellborderbottom vAlign=top align=middle>3</TD></TR><TR class=td vAlign=top><TD class=cellborderright vAlign=top>Housing for ashtray (front) to mounting frame for centre console</TD><TD class=cellbordernone vAlign=top align=middle>3</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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<TABLE class="cc abstand-kap einzug-standard"><TBODY><TR><TD class=titel-kap>Removing and installing centre console (rear)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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<TABLE class="cc abstand-standard einzug-standard"><TBODY><TR><TD class=wz-liste-kopf>Special tools and workshop equipment required</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class="cc abstand-standard einzug-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>t </TD><TD>Front-end hook -3370-</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class="cc abstand-liste einzug-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>t </TD><TD>Removal wedge -3409-</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class="cc abstand-liste einzug-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>t </TD><TD>Hook -3438-</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=spalte-text><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard absatz-hervor"><TBODY><TR><TD>Removing</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Use screwdriver to prise cap off bolt -2-.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Remove bolt.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Unclip side trim for centre console -1- using removal wedge -3409- and lift out.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=spalte-text><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Use screwdriver to prise cap off bolt -1-.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Remove bolt.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Unclip side trim (left-side) for centre console -2- using removal wedge -3409- and lift out.
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<TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Bring louvres in vent on centre console (rear) into a horizontal position.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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<TABLE class="cc abstand-liste-erster einzug-standard hinweis-rumpf"><TBODY><TR><TD>The vent on the centre console (rear) has holes for inserting the hook -3438-.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Use hook -3438- to pull vent on centre console (rear) out of centre console (rear) in direction of -arrow-.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>If applicable, unplug electrical connector at vent on centre console (rear).
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<TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard absatz-hervor"><TBODY><TR><TD>Vehicles with centre armrest (front):</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>If fitted, unplug electrical connectors -1- and -2-.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Remove bolt -arrow-.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Lift out centre armrest (front).</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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<TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard absatz-hervor"><TBODY><TR><TD>Vehicles with cup holder (rear):</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Remove mat.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Remove bolt -arrow-.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Pull cup holder (rear) out of centre console (rear).</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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<TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard absatz-hervor"><TBODY><TR><TD>All vehicles:</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Use front-end hook -3370- to lift mat for storage compartment (rear) out of centre console (rear) in direction of -arrow-.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=spalte-text><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Unplug electrical connector -2-.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Unscrew bolts -1-.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Release centre console (rear left and right) by pulling retaining hooks -3-. Then lift out centre console (rear).</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>If fitted, unplug electrical connectors of rotary control for seat heating (rear).
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</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard absatz-hervor"><TBODY><TR><TD>Installing</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD>Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>When installing centre console (rear) make sure the two retainers (rear left and right) engage correctly.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard absatz-hervor"><TBODY><TR><TD>Tightening torques</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="abstand-tabelle layoutnormal frameall" border=1 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=bleedleft><COLGROUP><COL width="74%"><COL width="25%"></COLGROUP><TBODY><TR class=th vAlign=top><TD class=cellborderrightbottom-th vAlign=top>Component</TD><TD class=cellborderbottom-th vAlign=top align=middle>Nm</TD></TR><TR class=td vAlign=top><TD class=cellborderrightbottom vAlign=top>Centre console (rear) to mounting frame for centre console</TD><TD class=cellborderbottom vAlign=top align=middle>3</TD></TR><TR class=td vAlign=top><TD class=cellborderrightbottom vAlign=top>Side trim to air conditioner unit</TD><TD class=cellborderbottom vAlign=top align=middle>3</TD></TR><TR class=td vAlign=top><TD class=cellborderrightbottom vAlign=top>Cup holder (rear) to centre console (rear)</TD><TD class=cellborderbottom vAlign=top align=middle>2</TD></TR><TR class=td vAlign=top><TD class=cellborderright vAlign=top>Centre armrest (front) to support bracket</TD><TD class=cellbordernone vAlign=top align=middle>25</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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I replaced my center console wood trim section, which requires complete removal of the center console section, including the MMI control unit. If you STFAs, you would have found a very good write–up (pics don't show now, but are view taken from ETKA) of performing this R&R (I used it along with my Bentley Manual):
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2607343
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I replaced my center console wood trim section, which requires complete removal of the center console section, including the MMI control unit. If you STFAs, you would have found a very good write–up (pics don't show now, but are view taken from ETKA) of performing this R&R (I used it along with my Bentley Manual):
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2607343
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2607343
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I use ElsaWin.
You do have to search around.
This item is got to by following,
Workshop repair guide - Body - general body repairs, interior - Centre console, front. or Centre console, rear.
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royclark has helped me and others quite a bit
heres some photos of what i encountered
Foreword
*This is not super easy and takes some time...Use the pics to help u judge difficulty.
*Excessive force can damage fragile plastic parts and cosmetic pieces and electronic plugs.
Required
-Torx T-25 Screwdriver
-Torx T-20 Screwdriver
-Racheting Wrench w 13mm Socket and Extension
-Mini/narrow screwdriver
-Trim Removal Tools
-Mini Hook or 3438 Tool OEM tool for removing vent
Helpfull
-Flashlight
-Flexible Magnetic Pickup Tool
-Flexible Spring Claw Pickup Tool
-Water Spray Bottle *For Cleaning
-Micro Fiber Towel *For Cleaning
i started with this
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do not pull on this with out unscrewing bc u will break the clips
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![DIY for center console removal?-lubrl.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104596d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-lubrl.jpg)
![DIY for center console removal?-3mnj7.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104597d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-3mnj7.jpg)
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be sure the wires do not block the vent when re installing
![DIY for center console removal?-eabl5.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104599d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-eabl5.jpg)
i just pulled straight up and untucked it out
![DIY for center console removal?-j0bye.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104600d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-j0bye.jpg)
![DIY for center console removal?-r63wh.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104601d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-r63wh.jpg)
![DIY for center console removal?-jobgv.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104602d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-jobgv.jpg)
i had some slight differences.. *one screw not 4..etc etc
![](http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii626/royclark/rear7.png)
i did not fully remove Climatronic unit... the rear arm rest and although i did remove the silver plastic trim.. that may not be required on all jobs
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and i believe you would be better off to do things in the same order that i did
i will add some more text / helpfull tps later
heres some photos of what i encountered
Foreword
*This is not super easy and takes some time...Use the pics to help u judge difficulty.
*Excessive force can damage fragile plastic parts and cosmetic pieces and electronic plugs.
Required
-Torx T-25 Screwdriver
-Torx T-20 Screwdriver
-Racheting Wrench w 13mm Socket and Extension
-Mini/narrow screwdriver
-Trim Removal Tools
-Mini Hook or 3438 Tool OEM tool for removing vent
Helpfull
-Flashlight
-Flexible Magnetic Pickup Tool
-Flexible Spring Claw Pickup Tool
-Water Spray Bottle *For Cleaning
-Micro Fiber Towel *For Cleaning
i started with this
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![DIY for center console removal?-j0uwn.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104581d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-j0uwn.jpg)
do not pull on this with out unscrewing bc u will break the clips
![DIY for center console removal?-ohto7.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104582d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-ohto7.jpg)
![DIY for center console removal?-zyrtw.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104583d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-zyrtw.jpg)
![DIY for center console removal?-gfi6k.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104584d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-gfi6k.jpg)
![DIY for center console removal?-wcexs.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104585d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-wcexs.jpg)
![DIY for center console removal?-ekihg.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104586d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-ekihg.jpg)
![DIY for center console removal?-v0i6s.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104587d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-v0i6s.jpg)
![DIY for center console removal?-tagfp.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104588d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-tagfp.jpg)
![DIY for center console removal?-bimho.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104589d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-bimho.jpg)
![DIY for center console removal?-zzrk3.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104590d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-zzrk3.jpg)
![DIY for center console removal?-liyfx.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104591d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-liyfx.jpg)
![DIY for center console removal?-5s9ao.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104592d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-5s9ao.jpg)
![DIY for center console removal?-jgk9l.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104593d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-jgk9l.jpg)
![DIY for center console removal?-r3d8l.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104594d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-r3d8l.jpg)
![DIY for center console removal?-wk4w7.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104595d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-wk4w7.jpg)
![DIY for center console removal?-lubrl.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104596d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-lubrl.jpg)
![DIY for center console removal?-3mnj7.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104597d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-3mnj7.jpg)
![DIY for center console removal?-0cvbm.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104598d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-0cvbm.jpg)
be sure the wires do not block the vent when re installing
![DIY for center console removal?-eabl5.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104599d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-eabl5.jpg)
i just pulled straight up and untucked it out
![DIY for center console removal?-j0bye.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104600d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-j0bye.jpg)
![DIY for center console removal?-r63wh.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104601d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-r63wh.jpg)
![DIY for center console removal?-jobgv.jpg](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/104602d1683154702t-diy-center-console-removal-jobgv.jpg)
i had some slight differences.. *one screw not 4..etc etc
![](http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii626/royclark/rear7.png)
i did not fully remove Climatronic unit... the rear arm rest and although i did remove the silver plastic trim.. that may not be required on all jobs
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and i believe you would be better off to do things in the same order that i did
i will add some more text / helpfull tps later
Last edited by MainlandMig; 10-31-2012 at 07:20 PM.