Console Panel Removal/Installation

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts to prevent damage.
Take care not to scratch the front seat, dashboard, and related parts.

Remove these items:
- Driver's and passenger's front console trim, M/T model, A/T model. See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
- Rear console, M/T model, A/T model. See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
- Dashboard lower cover (see DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
Remove the driver's front console cover (A) and passenger's front console cover (B).
- 1 Remove the screw (C, D).
- 2 Detach the rear clips (E) by pulling both covers outward.
- 3 Pull both trim back to detach the front clips (F).
Fastener Locations

Fig 1: Removing The Front Console Covers
M/T model: Remove the shift knob.

Fig 2: Removing The Shift Knob
A/T model: Remove the shift indicator trim ring.

Fig 3: Removing The Shift Indicator Trim Ring
Remove the console panel tray (A).
- A/T model: Carefully insert a flat-tip screwdriver next to the clip (B), and detach the clips by prying on the driver's seat heater switch (C) and passenger's seat heater switch (D). Take care not to scratch the console panel tray.
- A/T model: Pull out the switches, then disconnect the seat heater switch connector (E).
- Gently pull out the console panel tray to release the hooks (F) and tabs (G).
Fig 4: Removing The Console Panel Tray
Remove the console panel (A).
- Remove the screws (B, C).
- Release the tabs (D).
- Disconnect the accessory socket connector (E).
NOTE: A/T model is shown, M/T model is similar.

Fastener Locations

Fig 5: Removing The Console Panel
Install the console panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Replace any damaged clips.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.