Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with manual transmission
Place the gearshift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
Remove the gearshift lever knob.
- Turn the gearshift lever knob in a counterclockwise direction.
  
  Fig 1: Turning Gearshift Lever Knob
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Place the selector lever in the NEUTRAL position.
NOTE: When prying on a component, a non-marring tool must be used or damage to the component may occur.

Remove the selector lever bezel.
- With a non-marring tool, lift the selector lever bezel upward.
All vehicles
Open the storage compartment door.
Remove the floor console finish panel.
- Lift the floor console finish panel upward to release the retaining clips.
  - Disconnect the traction/hazard/trunk switch electrical connector.
  - Disconnect the 2 ambient light electrical connectors, if equipped.
Remove the parking brake control handle boot.
Disconnect the power point and audio jack electrical connectors. If equipped, disconnect the Universal Serial Bus (USB) electrical connector.
Release the LH and RH floor console side panels from the instrument panel.
- Pull outward on the console side panels to release the retaining clips.
Remove the 2 floor console screws.
Remove the storage compartment mat.
Remove the 2 floor console nuts.

Fig 2: Locating Floor Console Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the floor console.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Make sure to align the finish panel retaining clips to the adjacent retaining clip holes.