Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9 in SIR.
- 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 Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement in Automatic Transaxle-4T80-E.
- Disconnect the park lock cable from the shifter. Refer to Park Lock Cable Replacement (LHD) or Park Lock Cable Replacement (RHD) in Automatic Transaxle-4T80-E.
- Remove the storage bins or the CD changer. Refer to Console Storage Bin Replacement or Remote CD Changer Replacement in Entertainment.
- 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 (I/P).
- 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).
- Lift up the rear of the console and slide the console rearward.
- Remove the floor console from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE:
When removing or installing the center console, do not allow the metal brackets to scrape the seats and damage the material.