1.2 Unclip (left/right) the side cover under the front center console (Figure 3, Item 1).
1.3 Pull out the oddments trays (Figure 3, Item 2/3).
1.4 Remove the front trim by inserting a plastic spatula into the side of it and pressing out (Figure 3, Item 4).
1.5 Unclip to the left/right the covers on the center console (Figure 3, Item 5/6).
1.6 Unscrew 4 fastening screws (Torx) on the center console (Figure 3, Item 8) and pull out the center console (Figure 3, Item 9).
1.7 Unclip the switch cover to the left and right (Figure 4, Item 11, arrows).
1.8 Remove heating and air-conditioning regulator and car radio (Figure 4, Item 12) or PCM display and operator control unit with support
frame (Figure 4, Item 13/14).
1.9 Unscrew the fastening screws for the center nozzle and pull it out of the instrument panel (Figure 4, Item 15).
1.10 Remove center nozzle retaining frame.
Detaching the knee protector strip
In order to affix the felt strips, the knee protector strip must be pressed off approx. 2 mm from the support frame. The procedure is as follows:
