X-type Jaguar
I removed the centre console to give clear access
to the areas needed for my chosen cable runs.
Lift out the rubber mat in the bottom of the bin to
reveal the 3 securing bolts (Torque / Star headed)
which hold the console down to the floor pan.
Look at the black hinge on the left there is a pre-
formed recess under it which I use later to pass the
iPod cable through (saves drilling and blocking the
space used for CDs).
Then remove the gear knob and spring by turning anti-clockwise – bit tight but it will just unscrew.
The trim surrounding the gear lever gaiter unclips with gentle pressure from a flat blade screwdriver:
Slide the whole thing upward to reveal the two retaining screws underneath. They are the two screws
indicated (note yet another wasted cup of tea alongside).
Find the small black Phillips screw holding the rear of the carpet trim to the centre console just in front
of the seat on either side and take it out
Pull the trim gently toward you until the clips holding
it come out to reveal two more star headed bolts to
undo:
Now the centre console can be lifted up from the rear to expose the wiring and connector for the
Bluetooth module (if fitted)
X-type Jaguar
Unclip the Bluetooth wiring at the floor and now the
entire centre console can be lifted up and out of the car.
The Bluetooth module is fastened
to the side of the centre bin by
velcro:
Now remove the ashtray by undoing the two
Phillips screws at the bottom and lift it out
carefully until you can reach behind it and unclip
the wiring (2 connectors) for the cigar lighter The
orange cable and connector in the picture (note
tea still not drunk).
Remove the trim finisher by easing forward to reveal the
two retaining bolts at the bottom of the CD player
