Removal Procedure

Remove the front ashtray from console by gently prying out the ashtray with a flat-bladed tool.
Carefully lift up on the wood shifter assembly close-out in order to remove the assembly from the console. The closeout panel will need to be rotated to fit over the shift handle.
Remove the passenger side toe-panel by gently prying out the panel using a flat-bladed tool.

Fig 1: View Of Instrument Panel To Console Wiring Harness Connection

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Fig 2: Identifying Console Compartment Inserts

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Open the armrest in order to expose and remove the convenience tray from storage compartment.

Fig 3: View Of Console

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Remove the fasteners (2) that retain the console (1) to the shifter assembly and the vehicle floor.
Remove the console from the vehicle by lifting the console over the floor studs.
If replacing the center console, remove the compact disc player from the console. Refer to Remote CD Player Replacement in Entertainment.
If replacing the center console, remove the amplifier from the console. Refer toAmplifier Replacement in Entertainment.
If replacing the center console, remove the rear seat audio control from the console. Refer toAudio Control Replacement - Rear Seat in Entertainment.
If replacing the center console, remove and retain the console wiring harness for use on the new console.