Removal Procedure

Remove the rear ashtray and lighter assembly from the rear of the center console. Refer to Console Ashtray/Lighter Replacement.
Remove the 2 screws (2) from behind the rear ashtray and lighter assembly.

Fig 1: Removing Screws & Rear Ashtray And Lighter Assembly
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Open the console compartment door.
Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the rear air vent cover (3) from the center console.
Remove the mobile telephone storage tray, if equipped with a Cellular phone, UV8.
Remove the 2 screws (1) from the console door hinge.
Remove the console door and the hinge assembly from the center console.

Fig 2: Removing Screws & Console Door Hinge
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Remove the screws (1) that retain the console tray (2) to the hinge.
Remove the console door (2) from the hinge.

Fig 3: Removing Screws & Console Tray
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Remove the screws (1) that retain the armrest inner trim panel (2) to the armrest.
Remove the armrest inner trim panel (2).

Fig 4: Removing Screws & Armrest Inner Trim Panel
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Remove the screws (1) that secure the console door hinge (2) to the armrest.
Remove the console door hinge (2).

Fig 5: Removing Screws & Console Door Hinge
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