Console Assembly: Removal
- Disable the SIR system. See AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION. Move the gearshift lever to the Neutral position.
- Pull up at rear edge of shifter bezel, disengaging retention clips. See Figure . Disconnect window switches, mirror switch and cigar lighter and remove shifter bezel. See Figure .
- Move front seats to forward-most position. Remove front floor console assembly to floor pan screws. Lift console from rear and disconnect power outlet electrical connector. See Figure .
- Move front seats to rearward-most position and put seat backs down. Remove console by pulling up at rear first, then twisting counter-clockwise to remove. Remove screws and pull rearward at clip locations to remove knee bolster. See Figure .
- Open instrument panel compartment and turn the door stops 1/4 turn, then remove the door stops. Push center pin portion of instrument panel compartment door pins toward center of instrument panel compartment and remove compartment assembly. See Figure .
- Pull rearward at clip locations to remove center trim panel. See Figure . Remove front screws holding the left and right console trim panels.
- Remove panel-to-HVAC module push pins, and panel-to-instrument panel retainer screws. Remove panels. See Figure .