Okay, so here we go....
First thing is to fit a remote source to turn the amp on and off with a switched live. Theres maybe a few different places to do this but the norm is the cigarette lighter/ 12v socket. If you have the Sports tourer you'll probably find one easily accessible in the boot, but for us super hot hatches, I'll cover the front.
Start by removing the panel to the cabin fusebox and the air con controls...
The panel unclips from the left hand side and unhooks from the right so give it a tug from the left...
The flower flex will have a similar arrangement, you'll just have an added step to disconnect the power to it to remove the unit completely.
The air con controls have 2 push clips holding it in place, with the fuse panels removed, you'll be able to grab it from below and give it a tug to disengage the push clips...
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Once out, remove its connector from the rear and set aside.
Remove the gaitors around the gear shifter and handbrake (if you have a manual and not electronic parking brake). Both unclip from the rear and sides and unhook at the front, so start at the rear and work your way forward. U may need a small flat tool to help get it started, especially on the gear knob gaitor, but I managed without. Once the gear gaitor is removed, you will have access to 2 torx screws on both sides which secure the trim with the lower console control buttons.
Remove these and unclip the lower console controls. The controls have tabs that clip over lugs on the console so be gentle and start from the top at the buttons and work your way down, you may need a flat tool to help lift the tabs over the lugs as you progress...
Once you have removed the connector to the console controls, you will now be able to remove the centre console by pulling it rewards. The console has 8 push clips holding it secure, located from centre to top of console, just remember to pull straight back because there is also plastic locator pins which may snap if you take it out skewed...
Unclip the 2 side panels in the footwells, secured with plush clips...
Remove the 4 screws, 2 on either side, 2 at front and 2 at rear, of the lower console and armrest using a 7mm socket...
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First thing is to fit a remote source to turn the amp on and off with a switched live. Theres maybe a few different places to do this but the norm is the cigarette lighter/ 12v socket. If you have the Sports tourer you'll probably find one easily accessible in the boot, but for us super hot hatches, I'll cover the front.
Start by removing the panel to the cabin fusebox and the air con controls...
The panel unclips from the left hand side and unhooks from the right so give it a tug from the left...
The flower flex will have a similar arrangement, you'll just have an added step to disconnect the power to it to remove the unit completely.
The air con controls have 2 push clips holding it in place, with the fuse panels removed, you'll be able to grab it from below and give it a tug to disengage the push clips...
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Once out, remove its connector from the rear and set aside.
Remove the gaitors around the gear shifter and handbrake (if you have a manual and not electronic parking brake). Both unclip from the rear and sides and unhook at the front, so start at the rear and work your way forward. U may need a small flat tool to help get it started, especially on the gear knob gaitor, but I managed without. Once the gear gaitor is removed, you will have access to 2 torx screws on both sides which secure the trim with the lower console control buttons.
Remove these and unclip the lower console controls. The controls have tabs that clip over lugs on the console so be gentle and start from the top at the buttons and work your way down, you may need a flat tool to help lift the tabs over the lugs as you progress...
Once you have removed the connector to the console controls, you will now be able to remove the centre console by pulling it rewards. The console has 8 push clips holding it secure, located from centre to top of console, just remember to pull straight back because there is also plastic locator pins which may snap if you take it out skewed...
Unclip the 2 side panels in the footwells, secured with plush clips...
Remove the 4 screws, 2 on either side, 2 at front and 2 at rear, of the lower console and armrest using a 7mm socket...
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