Repair Procedures: Replacement

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CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Pull in the direction of the arrow and remove the gear knob.
Escaping power: 55± 10kgf

Fig 1: Remove Gear Knob
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the console upper cover (A).

Fig 2: Remove Console Upper Cover
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Disconnect the indicator connector (A), start/stop button switch connector (B) and multimedia jack connector (C).

Fig 3: Disconnect Indicator Connector, Start/Stop Button Switch Connector And Multimedia Jack Connector
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Press the locking pin and disconnect EPB connector.

Fig 4: Disconnect EPB Connector
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Remove the hole cover (A).

Fig 5: Remove Hole Cover
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Remove the console side cover (A) by pushing it backward.
[LH]

Fig 6: Remove Console Side Cover (LH)
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When installing, insert the front of console side cover (B) to hook (A).

Fig 7: Insert Front Of Console Side Cover To Hook (LH)
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[RH]

Fig 8: Remove Console Side Cover (RH)
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When installing, insert the front of console side cover (B) to took (A).

Fig 9: Insert Front Of Console Side Cover To Hook (RH)
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After loosening the mounting screws and bolts, remove the floor console assembly (A).

Fig 10: Remove Floor Console Assembly
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Make sure that the connectors are plugged in properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.