Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
To remove
- Operate/move the seats to their rearmost positions.
- Remove the front side pieces from the floor console.
- Remove the cover from over the gear lever housing, use 82 93 474 REMOVAL TOOL in the rear edge of the cover and pull back.
- AUT:Β Remove the clamp.
- Remove the cover under the handbrake by pulling it straight out.
- Remove the cover on the passenger side by squeezing the cover and lifting it up.
Remove the compartment under the cover on the passenger side.
- Lift up the rubber mat in the floor console storage compartment and remove the screws.
- Remove the floor console screws, note that the screws for plastic and aluminum are different.
- Remove the sound insulation (certain cars).
- Press in the four catches (two on each long side) and press down the ignition switch module.
- Lift up the floor console slightly and remove the ignition switch module.
- Remove the connector, see CONNECTORS, HANDLING AND CHECKINGΒ ITEM 1D.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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