Replacing W218 CLS climate control unit

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Trefor1

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2011 CLS 350 petrol + McLaren 570GT coming in June
I need to replace my CLS's climate control panel. I have a new (secondhand) part and need to fit it. How do I remove the centre console trim to get at it? I have seen videos showing how to access/remove the headunit, but nothing lower down.

Does the thin leather section below the heated seats switch panel pull out somehow?

Any suggestions?

It looks like this image, with 2 mounting screws at the top:
Heat-Ac-Climate-Control-Switch-Walnut-2049004003-Mercedes-CLS550-W218-2012-16-272289499902.jpg
 
Ok, for those needing help in future this is not too hard to do. You need to go in 'from the top' to get at the mounting screws. Remove the headunit (various videos online for this) and then unclip the leatherette trim below the stereo, which exposes the screws. Easy job after that.
 

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