Removal & Installation (Automatic Transaxle)

1. Ensure parking brake is fully engaged. Move gearshift lever to Neutral. Remove cup holders on both sides of console and remove screws beneath cup holders. Remove gearshift lever trim panel and remove any electrical connectors.
2. For vehicles with center armrest, remove armrest trim panel and remove the 2 retaining screws. See Fig 2. Remove retainer from rear of center console. See Fig 3. For vehicles without center armrest, remove insert from rear of center console and remove the 3 retaining nuts. See Fig 4. On all applications, detach boot from parking brake lever and remove center console. Move gearshift lever to Park.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fig 1: Removing Gearshift Lever Trim Panel

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Fig 2: Removing Armrest Screws

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Fig 3: Removing Center Console Rear Retainer

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Fig 4: Removing Center Console Retaining Nuts

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