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Can anyone tell me how to replace the complete unit in a simple way

Hi jimswish ,
You will need to simply remove the centre console and the lighter/ashtray electrics are then unplugged and the ashtray assembly can be then be unscrewed from the underside , assembly is reverse operation , just make sure that the carpet on the transmission tunnel is fed into their guides as you lower the console back on ,

Hope this helps ,

Nik

hi Nik thanks for info never taken consol off ,sorry to ask but how do I
Cheers JImHi jimswish ,
You will need to simply remove the centre console and the lighter/ashtray electrics are then unplugged and the ashtray assembly can be then be unscrewed from the underside , assembly is reverse operation , just make sure that the carpet on the transmission tunnel is fed into their guides as you lower the console back on ,

Hope this helps ,

Nik

Hi Jim ,
Firstly remove the "J" gate surround and unplug the sport switch and cruise switch if applicable, unscrew the four phillips screws and stainless brackets underneath , carefully lift off the gear surround veneer and remove the two torx screws that secure the front of the console , pull off the small cushion at the very rear of the console and remove the two torx screws beneath , lift the rear of the console up and disconnect the wiring to the cigar lighter , the console can then be slid gently back and up out of the car ,

Hope this helps ,

Nik

PS be careful removing the Jgate surround as the fixing tangs X4 are fragile , I use an old credit card or similar cut into four strips

Hi Nik
Thanks for all your help
JimHi Jim ,
Firstly remove the "J" gate surround and unplug the sport switch and cruise switch if applicable, unscrew the four phillips screws and stainless brackets underneath , carefully lift off the gear surround veneer and remove the two torx screws that secure the front of the console , pull off the small cushion at the very rear of the console and remove the two torx screws beneath , lift the rear of the console up and disconnect the wiring to the cigar lighter , the console can then be slid gently back and up out of the car ,

Hope this helps ,

Nik

PS be careful removing the Jgate surround as the fixing tangs X4 are fragile , I use an old credit card or similar cut into four strips