Removal Procedure
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR HANDLING CAUTION
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- Disable the SIR. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Set the parking brake.
- Remove the console trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Console
- Remove the left console trim panel. Refer to Console Trim Panel Replacement - Left
- Remove the right console trim panel. Refer to Console Trim Panel Replacement - Right
- Disconnect the shift cable from the shift lever pin and the shift bracket. Refer to SHIFT CABLE (CONSOLE SHIFT) .
- Disconnect the park lock cable from the shifter. Refer to PARK LOCK CABLE .
- Remove the storage bins or the CD changer. Refer to Console Storage Bin Replacement or REMOTE CD CHANGER REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the cover (1) from the floor of the storage bin.
- Disconnect the floor console electrical connectors (1,2,3).
- Move both front seats to the rear in order to access the front console to floor bolts.
- Remove the bolts (1) that secure the metal bracket arms to the floor.
- Remove the nuts (2) from the console rear to the floor pan.
- Remove the screws (2) from the console (1) to the lower instrument panel (IP).
- Lift up the rear of the floor console to access the cellular phone connections.
- Disconnect the cellular phone electrical connector (1).
- Disconnect the cellular phone coaxial cable (2).NOTE: When removing or installing the center console, do not allow the metal brackets to scrape the seats and damage the material.
- Lift up the rear of the console and slide the console rearward.
- Remove the floor console from the vehicle.