Removing the connecting socket of the USB audio interface in the front storage compartment

Preliminary works 

• Remove the center armrest STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
• Remove the center ARMREST .
• Release the center console trim from the CENTER CONSOLE
• Remove CUPHOLDER .

• Loosen latch mechanism (1).
• Press the connecting socket (2) out of the storage compartment toward the bottom.

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• Disconnect plug connection (1).
• Remove the connecting socket (2).

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