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Just got myself a cool box to fit in the centre console cubby box. Instructions say that the centre console all needs to come out to get at fixing screws and electric feed for new cool box. Had a quick look but can't see where the fixings are. Am I missing something is it simple or am I setting myself up for one of those 'difficult' jobs. Cheers
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 6th Oct 2008 9:55 am |
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tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
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I think if you pull the gear leaver off and then remove the rubber mat under the ashtray you can then remove the trim around the gear lever - that should expose some screws in and around the centre console.
Start there and have a look - the trim comes off with a good pull - dont be affraid 
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| 6th Oct 2008 10:37 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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Pull gear knob upwards....hard.
Undo screw under EPB lever.
Pull the consol upwards.......hard.
Thats the main part out.
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| 6th Oct 2008 1:19 pm |
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| 6th Oct 2008 6:23 pm |
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MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
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I needed to know this too, and guess who came to the rescue......Wiggs , if you pm him I am sure he will find the document on removal procedure. It aint hard, but its handy to know where the clips n screws are
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| 6th Oct 2008 6:51 pm |
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Will Hay
Member Since: 04 Oct 2010
Location: Beautiful Yorkshire
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Sorry to drag up old posts but in needing to take the centre console out myself and fining this post when searching I thought I would post the following...
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| 7th May 2011 1:50 pm |
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AndrewW
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Saddleworth
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Not at all clear from these posts...
What do we do with the auto gear selector? (I'm not going "PULL- HARD" on that...)
Are there any more fixing screws that the one under the EPB? One in the "sunspecs holder"? Is that the useless little slot on the passenger side?
I did try to check Wiggs' gallery but there are too many pics 
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| 14th May 2011 7:27 pm |
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wvlenthe
Member Since: 07 Jan 2009
Location: Arnhem
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Gear lever: Just pull upward and beware, do NOT hold your face over it as it will come off at once after a little resistance.
Useless tray: take the rubber tray out and there is one screw underneath.
There are no more screws in the centre console but you must disconnect connectors of epb and tr knob.
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| 14th May 2011 8:26 pm |
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AndrewW
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Saddleworth
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Cheers, Wiljo!.
Heart in mouth... (I HATE plastic...) (and brute force.).
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| 14th May 2011 8:32 pm |
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wvlenthe
Member Since: 07 Jan 2009
Location: Arnhem
Posts: 1967
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I hate the gearstick because in spite of the warnings I hit my upper lip anyway.
Also there were two different size of torx screws and a philips head one in the whole console assembly.
The cubby box is a different story, you need to remove the lid and a few more screws on the front facing side.
Good luck, once you have taken it apart once you will do it in half a minute the next time.
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| 14th May 2011 8:37 pm |
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AndrewW
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Saddleworth
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Thanks all!
REALLY did not like applying >60lb (=27kg)pull on a Sensitive (?) organ like an auto gear selector... Still it came off... no fat lip... went back... and still selects gears. It's the last bit that impresses me!
Thankfully, I was not after removing the fridge/cubby box bit. I only wanted to release the bit of rim in front of the centre console to get the ashtray panel out. The ashtray, although never used, came open one day and would never stay closed. Post mortem reveals fractured and lost 2mm plastic peg which works the push-open-push-closed mechanism.
Must have taken an hour and a half to remove gear selector, H-panel, centre console, bit of trim, old ashtray panel, 12v sockets from old panel, and round up all the spring clips...
5 minutes to re-assemble. Push. Push. Click Twizzle. Done. AND the bits that should light up light up, and the bits that should select gears, terrain response and suspension height all do their bit. 
All that, just to have an unused ashtray stay shut.
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| 14th May 2011 11:48 pm |
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wvlenthe
Member Since: 07 Jan 2009
Location: Arnhem
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AND a very satisfied feeling of having accomplished something and knowing more about your D3. D3 V8 HSE Auto in Zermatt silver - driveway version gone but not forgotten, only the living room cupboard version remains
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| 15th May 2011 7:24 am |
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AndrewW
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Saddleworth
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And I'll swear I get 2 more mpg with the new ashtray!!! 
Thanks all
EDIT That's definite! 23.4mpg on a shopping trip into Manchester. MAP sensor SCHMAPP sensor! It's the ashtray...
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 2006 D3 finally swapped for a 2016 D4 Graphite in Graphite grey. No mods
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| 15th May 2011 10:44 am |
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Discogee3
Member Since: 09 May 2014
Location: london
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Hi.
I saw your article and wanted to dig a little deeper if I may..
I am trying to rernew a Gear Linkage assembly on my D3 TDV6 as the gear lever feels very sloppy.
Can you advise maybe hints n tips. Pics? Did you succeed ? Was it worth the effort? Did it make a big difference? Do I remove just the Console and gear lever console to get full access?
Thanks
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