Removal Procedure

Remove the rear ashtray and lighter assembly from the rear of the center console. Refer to CONSOLE ASHTRAY/LIGHTER (REAR) .
Remove the 2 screws (2) from behind the rear ashtray and lighter assembly.

Fig 1: Removing Console Rear Cover Screws
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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 cellular telephone docking station, if equipped with a Cellular phone, UV8. Refer to CELLULAR TELEPHONE DOCKING STATION REPLACEMENT in Cellular Communications.
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 Console Door Hinge Screws
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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 Console Door From Hinge & Screws
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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 Armrest Inner Trim Panel & Screws
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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 Console Door Hinge & Screws
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