How to remove this panel/cover?

[atr]

I would like to remove the panel/cover shown in the picture attached. my attempts so far, yield nothing. there must be some "trick" to remove it. hope that you can help. it is at the back of the center console, under the rear cigarette lighter socket.
Thanx.
Avi

[GiveMeABreak]

It doesn't come off on its own Avi - you have to remove the whole central console as a symmetrical operation. I'll dig out a guide shortly.

[GiveMeABreak]

Instructions for Central Console Removal C5 X7 (Automatic Gearbox Only)

Move the front seats as far back as possible.

Unclip: The assembly (10) ( as "n" ); Using Trim Removal Tools. Disengage the assembly (10).	Disconnect the connector ( as "p" ). Remove the assembly (10).
Remove: The audio system The air conditioning control ( automatic ) Unclip: The glove box (11) ( as "q" ); Using Trim Removal Tools [1]. Remove the glove box (11).	Unclip: Front panel (12) (Central console (/) ) ( as "r" ); Using Trim Removal Tools. Detach: Front panel (12) (Central console (/) ).
Disconnect the connectors ( as "s" ). Remove: Front panel (12) (Central console (/) ).	Remove the bolts (14) (Central console (13) ).
Slide the front seats as forward as possible. Electric seats: Reconnect the battery Slide the front seats as forward as possible Disconnect the battery Unclip the blank ( 15) (Central console (13) ) ( as "t" ); Using Trim Removal Tools (Symmetrical operation). Remove the blanking piece (15) (Central console (13) ) (Symmetrical operation ).	Remove bolts (16) (Central console (13) ) (Symmetrical operation ).
	Intentionally Blank
Open the central armrest. Unclip the diagnostic socket ( as "w" ). Detach: The diagnostic socket ; Through the central console (13) The centre console (13) (Towards "u" then "v" ) Disconnect the 12 V socket connector ( as "x" ). Remove the central console (13).	Intentionally Blank

Refitting

CAUTION: Correctly position the front seatbelt stalks to refit the centre console.
Proceed in the reverse order to removal.
Tighten:

• The bolts (6), (14) to 0,4 ± 0,25 daN.m
• The bolts (8), (16) to 0,5 ± 0,25 daN.m
• Reconnect the battery.
• Check that the electrical equipment is working correctly.

[atr]

Thanx Marc. I never thought that it's so complicated, I think that I'll pass. do you happen to know if there is a way to pull out the black compartment above this panel - the one that contain the rear cigarette lighter?
Avi

[GiveMeABreak]

I'll check shortly, but just in the middle of posting up the tow bar electrics fitting instructions on the other thread.

[GiveMeABreak]

No, nothing on that - the rear 12V socket connector is removed from inside when you have the panels off. The black part is the housing and is part of the overall structure from what I can see.

[Jetik]

Hi Guys,
If we are talking about dismantling of panels. I would need to remove this side plastic panel of passenger front electric seat (on the picture) on my C5 X7. Does anybody have instructions how to do it?
Jan Rohar

[GiveMeABreak]

Here you are:

Unclip the side trim (1) at "a" using trim removal tools.
Disconnect the connectors at "b", "c".
Remove the side trim (1).
Unclip the trim (2) at "d".
Remove the trim (2).

[Jetik]

Thanks a lot, Marc.
JR

[alos_21]

Hi everybody, howto remove this cover?

[GiveMeABreak]

You need to lift and roll back the carpet (2) at the rear to expose the trim clips (a). Remove these to remove the trim or expose the other clips if you need to remove the inner trim.

[CitroenC5Perth]

I would like to remove the panel/cover shown in the picture attached. my attempts so far, yield nothing. there must be some "trick" to remove it. hope that you can help. it is at the back of the center console, under the rear cigarette lighter socket.
Thanx.
Avi

I was wanting to remove the same panel on my 09 C5, so that I could access the cable to the 12 volt system. I found that there is no need to remove the entire console nor undo any bolts. it simply prises off with a flat head screw driver. Unclip from the top and then from both sides along the crease line.

[Huskyxantia]

It doesn't come off on its own Avi - you have to remove the whole central console as a symmetrical operation. I'll dig out a guide shortly.

Hi Marc , is there a guide for the console removal regarding a c3 picasso as i may have to swap out the pedals and bar . Thanks. Im not finding much regarding either so if there is something to help it would be useful
, thanks

[Huskyxantia]

It doesn't come off on its own Avi - you have to remove the whole central console as a symmetrical operation. I'll dig out a guide shortly.

Hi Marc , is there a guide for the console removal regarding a c3 picasso as i may have to swap out the pedals and bar . Thanks. Im not finding much regarding either so if there is something to help it would be useful
, thanks

Dont need it now sorted it myself.