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Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: When prying on a component, a non-marring tool must be used or damage to the component may occur.
  1. Position the front seats forward and remove the 2 floor console rear screws.
  2. Position the front seats rearward.
  3. Pull the parking brake handle upward.
  4. If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the selector lever trim ring.
    • Using a non-marring tool, pry upward to release the retaining clips.
  5. If equipped with a manual transmission, remove the gearshift knob by turning in a counterclockwise direction.
  6. Open the storage compartment door and remove the floor console finish panel.
    • Using a non-marring tool, pry upward to release the retaining clips.
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors, if equipped.
  7. Remove the utility tray.
    • Using a non-marring tool, pry upward to release the retaining clips.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Disconnect the audio jack connector, if equipped.
  8. Remove the 2 floor console screw covers.
  9. Remove the 2 floor console front screws.
  10. Disconnect the power point and bulkhead electrical connectors. Detach the electrical connector pin-type retainer.
    11. NOTE: To prevent damage to the instrument panel, place the selector lever in NEUTRAL and pull the console towards the rear of the vehicle when removing the console.
  11. Remove the 4 floor console screws, place the selector lever in NEUTRAL, pull the console towards the rear of the vehicle and remove the floor console.
  12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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