Front Cover - Center Console: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

All airbag system wiring harness and connectors are yellow. Do not use electrical test equipment on these circuits.
Be careful not to damage airbag system wiring harness when servicing the instrument panel or center console.
Take care not to scratch instrument panel and related parts.

Disconnect ground cable from battery (only if working on AIRBAG components).
Remove shift knob (MT model).
Remove console cover (A) and front cover (B).

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Center Console Cover "A" & Front Cover "B"