Centre Console

[Guest Andrew Hall]

Hi to all

 

Does anyone know how to get the centre console of the C5 out, short of using explosives??

 

I need to get to the rear of the radio to connect a hands free car kit radio mute.

 

Does the outer section pull out with the inner attached or does the inner section come out first revealing clips for the outer section.

 

As with all these things I don't want to pull too hard as I might snap the plastic and then it won't look so good

 

Thanks in anticipation

 

Andrew

[proinnsias]

Does anyone know how to get the centre console of the C5 out, short of using explosives??

 

Yes - it's quite easy really :(

 

I need to get to the rear of the radio to connect a hands free car kit radio mute.

 

Ah - in which case it's even easier !

• Flip up the two button surrounds either side of the stereo - a wide flat blade at the bottom should do the trick (wide so as not to damage the trim !)
  
• Take off the clips
  
• Undo the two Torx T20 screws either side of the stereo
  
• Stereo now slides out and can be disconnected (no code required, it's VIN coded to the car)
  

Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.

 

For the whole console / fascia it's a bit trickier.

• Remove the ashtray and cigar lighter
  
• Remove the gearshift gaiter (if present)
  
• Pop up the gearshift surround / oddments tray and slide backwards to remove
  
• Remove the radio as above
  
• There are now two screws at the base of the fascia panel (recessed) Undo these
  
• Panel should now unclip all 'round - there are two spring loaded clips up near the vents.
  

Again - Reverse the instructions to put it all back together

 

P

[Guest Andrew Hall]

Yes - it's quite easy really :(

Ah - in which case it's even easier !

• Flip up the two button surrounds either side of the stereo - a wide flat blade at the bottom should do the trick (wide so as not to damage the trim !)
  
• Take off the clips
  
• Undo the two Torx T20 screws either side of the stereo
  
• Stereo now slides out and can be disconnected (no code required, it's VIN coded to the car)
  

Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.

 

For the whole console / fascia it's a bit trickier.

• Remove the ashtray and cigar lighter
  
• Remove the gearshift gaiter (if present)
  
• Pop up the gearshift surround / oddments tray and slide backwards to remove
  
• Remove the radio as above
  
• There are now two screws at the base of the fascia panel (recessed) Undo these
  
• Panel should now unclip all 'round - there are two spring loaded clips up near the vents.
  

Again - Reverse the instructions to put it all back together

 

P

[Guest Andrew Hall]

Thanks for the help - will be out there at the weeken with the jemmy bar

 

Andrew