Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or using a prying trim tool, 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 without marring the surface.
Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Using a remover, separate the gear boots (A).

Fig 1: Locating Gear Boots
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To remove the gear knob & gear boots (A) pull both of it up.

Fig 2: Removing Gear Knob & Gear Boots
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Remove the front console tray (A) by using a remover.

Fig 3: Locating Front Console Tray
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Disconnect the console tray connectors (A).

Fig 4: Locating Console Tray Connectors
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Remove the front console upper cover (A) by using a remover.

Fig 5: Locating Front Console Upper Cover
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Disconnect the console upper cover connectors (A).

Fig 6: Locating Console Upper Cover Connectors
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Remove the console side cover (A).
[LH]

Fig 7: Locating Console Side Cover (LH)
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[RH]

Fig 8: Locating Console Side Cover (RH)
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Remove the storage box pad (A).

Fig 9: Locating Storage Box Pad
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Loosen the console mounting bolts (A).

Fig 10: Locating Console Mounting Bolts
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Loosen the front console mounting screws (A).
[Front]

Fig 11: Locating Front Console Mounting Screws (Front)
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[Rear]

Fig 12: Locating Front Console Mounting Screws (Rear)
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[Upper]

Fig 13: Locating Front Console Mounting Screws (Upper)
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Disconnect the console connector (A).

Fig 14: Locating Console Connector
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Remove the console assembly (A).

Fig 15: Locating Console Assembly
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Information
- Make sure that the connector is connected properly.
- Replace any damage clips.