centre console (CD/Radio) trim removal

just made up a guide for Suzuki Jimny 2005 on - Centre Console Trim Removal


Firstly pull the ashtray out and remove the cigarette lighter
Next disconnect the power supply to the lighter socket – ref point 1 on the image

The power supply simply “pulls-off”

Next, undo the x3 screws holding the ashtray guide and remove

Now, put your hands under the lower trim facia and use your fingers to gently lift the xxx at ref points 2 and 3 (on pic above) whilst at the same time easing the lower trim towards you.

Once these clips are free, simply work your way up the panel gently lifting the facia until it’s free all the way up.

The facia trim should now be free, but you’ll need to disconnect the Hazard Button before you can pull it away.

Simply nip the sides of the block and gently pull it out.

Now we have the trim removed

There are x6 clips (ref points 5 to 10) that need to be removed as they must be fitted to rear of the trim before refitting.

The easiest way to remove them is to turn them sideways then carefully extract.


Here we have the rear of the trim panel with the clips attached, ready for refitting.

These are the clips
I Believe the part ref is: A-pillar: 09409-06324


pdf file download here
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did you find your rattle/noise ?

yes sorted thanks

the rattle/creak was solved by tightening the fascia retaining screws (only needed 1/8th of a turn to nip them) shown at ref no. 12 in the 2nd last pic

still a noise to track down closer to the air-bag/windscreen - will pop off the dashboard covers at the screen and check the screws

bet its dog biscuits doon the air vents

took off the dashboard screw covers at the windscreen,
the centre screw was tight
but both side screws were loose - 3 turns on each

sorted
now I'll have to find something else to annoy me

come and drive ours - you won't know where to start

It's a pity the pictures are now not showing, this is a great 'how 2' ....