Front Console Removal/Installation
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Remove the following parts:
- Selector lever knob (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Console side panel (See CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- To prevent scratches or damage, affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.CAUTION:
- If any of the inserted remover tools are moved in the directions of the arrows shown in the figure, the front console and rear console may be damaged from the edge of the remover tool. Insert the remover tools laterally between the front console and rear console without moving them in the direction of the arrows.
- Insert the remover tools in the order shown in the figure.
- Put on non-slip gloves.
- Hold the shaded area with both hands, move the front console in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, and detach clips A, B, C and D from the front console.
- Remove the front console in the order of arrows (1), (2) shown in the figure while detaching guides A, B.
- Disconnect the connectors.
- Remove the front console.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.NOTE:
- When replacing the front console, remove the following parts:
- Cluster switch (See CLUSTER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Electric parking brake switch (See ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- When replacing the front console, remove the following parts: