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Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 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. 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.
    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.
  12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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