Removal Procedure

Remove the console upper trim plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement .

Fig 1: Upper Trim Plate Screw Location

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IMPORTANT: There may or may not be washers/shims located between the console compartment and the upper trim plate in the screw locations (1-6). Note the location and number of shims removed from each location this will be important in the reassembly.

Remove the screws (1-6) securing the console compartment to the console upper trim plate.

Fig 2: Console Compartment Door Spring

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Remove the console compartment door spring (1).

Fig 3: Door Dampeners

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Remove the door dampeners (1, 2) by aligning the tab (4) to the opening (3) and pull outward.

Fig 4: Console Compartment Door Guide Pins

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Remove the console compartment door.
1. Spread the compartment door guides (1, 2).
2. Remove the compartment door front guide pins (5, 6) from the compartment door front guide (1).
3. Remove the compartment door rear guide pins (3, 4) from the compartment door rear guide (2).

Fig 5: Floor Console Cigar Lighter

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Remove the floor console cigar lighter and retainer. Refer to Cigar Lighter Receptacle or 12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement .

Fig 6: Ash Receptacle

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Push inward on the tab (1) and pull up to remove the ash receptacle from the console compartment.

Fig 7: Console Compartment Divider

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Remove the console compartment divider.