Removal Procedure
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
- Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 8 in SIR.
- Set the parking brake.
- Remove the left console trim panel. Refer to Console Trim Panel Replacement - Left (DTS) .
- Remove the right console trim panel. Refer to Console Trim Panel Replacement - Right (DTS) .
- Remove the console center trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Front Floor Console (DTS) .
- Remove the I/P center compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) (Base and DHS) or Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) (DTS) .
- Remove the left knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (Without UV2) or Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (UV2) .
- Remove the right knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Right .
- Disconnect the transaxle range selector cable terminal from the shift lever pin.
- Pull the lock release and remove the transaxle shift cable from the console.
- Remove the 4 console fasteners (1, 2) to the I/P.
- Adjust the front seats rearward.
- Remove the 2 front console to floor fasteners (3).
- Adjust the front seats forward.
- Remove the 2 rear console to floor fasteners (4).
- Move the console rearward, in order to access the electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the center console electrical connectors.
- Remove the center console.