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Floor Console: Installation

  1. Position the console trim plate (1) over the gearshift lever. See Fig 4 . Connect the cigarette lighter electrical connector and the PRNDL light connector.
  2. Insert the forward end of the trim plate (1) into the console. Apply pressure to the console trim plate (1), and snap the trim plate (1) into place. Install the console trim plate bolts (2). Tighten the bolts to 18 INCH lbs. (2 N.m).
  3. Snap the switch plate (2) to the floor console. Connect the electrical connectors (4) to the switches (1, 3), if equipped. See Fig 3 . Install the coin holder to inside the console. See Fig 2 .
  4. Close the console armrest door. Install the shift knob. See FLOOR SHIFT KNOB  . Place the gearshift lever in the Park position. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position (2). See Fig 1 .
Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Key Positions
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Fig 2: Removing & Installing Coin Holder
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Fig 3: Removing & Installing Console Switches
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Fig 4: Removing & Installing Console Trim Plate
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