Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR HANDLING CAUTION .

Disable the SIR. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
Set the parking brake.
Remove the storage bins or the CD changer as needed. Refer to Console Storage Bin Replacement or REMOTE CD CHANGER REPLACEMENT .

Fig 1: Removing Storage Bins & CD Changer
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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 shifter cable from the shifter. Refer to SHIFT CABLE (CONSOLE SHIFT)Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement on page 7-212 in Automatic Transmission.
Disconnect the park lock cable from the shifter. Refer to PARK LOCK CABLE .
Remove the cover (1) from the floor of the storage bin.
Disconnect the electrical connectors (1,2,3) from the center console.
Move both front seats to the rear in order to access the front console to floor fasteners.

Fig 2: Removing Cover & Electrical Connectors
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Remove the 2 fasteners (1) that secure the metal bracket arms to the floor.
Remove the 2 nuts (2) from the console rear to the floor pan.

Fig 3: Removing Nuts & Fastener
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Remove the 2 fasteners (2) from the console (1) to the lower instrument panel (IP).
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 center console from the vehicle.

Fig 4: Removing Fasteners & Console
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