Removal & Installation (DTS)

CAUTION: Notice To prevent component damage, DO NOT use metal tools to remove the trim.

Set the parking brake, then shift the vehicle into neutral in order to allow clearance for the console trim plate to be removed. Using a thin bladed tool or a hook tool, pry upward on the rear edge of the console trim plate in order to disengage 4 of the 6 clips retaining the trim plate. Lift the rear of the trim plate in order to disconnect the traction control switch harness connector. See Fig 2.
Push down lightly on the front of the console trim plate and pull towards the rear in order to avoid interference with the storage compartment door trim when disengaging the front console trim panel clips. See Fig 3. Lift the console trim plate over the shift handle and remove the console trim plate. See Fig 4.
Remove the 2 screws at the bottom of the instrument panel center storage compartment. Open center compartment door. Handle the inside of the center compartment. Pull out on the compartment in order to release the upper retainers. See Fig 5. Disconnect the harness connector. Remove the center compartment.

Fig 1: Removing Center Storage Compartment (Base & DHS)

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Fig 2: Disconnecting Traction Control Switch Harness Connector

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Fig 3: Removing Center Console Trim Plate

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Fig 4: Identifying Center Console Trim Plate

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Fig 5: Removing Center Storage Compartment (With DTS)

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