Remove the operating facility in the center console

Preliminary works 

• Deactivate the 48 v ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Disconnect all battery EARTH LEADS .
• Remove the center armrest STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
• Remove the CENTER ARMREST .
• Release the center console trim from the CENTER CONSOLE

• Loosen screws (1)  .
• Loosen the latch mechanisms (2)  .
• Guide the operating facility in the center console (3)  out of the center console trim in the direction of the arrow.

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