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Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Remove cluster lid C.

    Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver (A) between cluster lid C and instrument side panel LH and RH [within 15.0 mm (0.591 in) from lower end of cluster lid C] and disengage clips.

    CAUTION:
    • Apply protective tape (B) on the part to protect from damage.
    • Apply protective tape (C) to flat-bladed screwdriver.
    • Remove clips slowly so that they are not damaged.
    Fig 1: Identifying Cluster Lid C Using Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
    G08249318Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove selector lever knob. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  3. Remove instrument side panel LH.
    1. Remove screw (A).
    2. Insert a remover tool (B) between instrument side panel LH and console finisher assembly and disengage metal clips on the lateral side.
    3. Pull out instrument side LH toward vehicle rear and disengage metal clips in front end.
    CAUTION: Apply protective tape (C) on the part to protect from damage.
    Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Side Panel LH Using Remover Tool
    G08249319Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove instrument side panel RH.
    1. Remove screw (A).
    2. Insert a remover tool (B) between instrument side panel RH and console finisher assembly and disengage metal clips on the lateral side.
    3. Pull out instrument side RH toward vehicle rear and disengage metal clips in front end.
    CAUTION: Apply protective tape (C) on the part to protect from damage.
    Fig 3: Identifying Instrument Side Panel RH Using Remover Tool
    G08249320Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove console mask.
    1. Open the cup holder and console lid.
    2. Pull upward to release console mask fixing clips and pawls from center console assembly.
    Fig 4: Identifying Console Mask
    G08249321Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove console finisher assembly.
    1. Put selector lever in "D" position.
    2. Remove screws (A).
      Fig 5: Identifying Console Finisher Assembly Screws
      G07019741Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. Lift up console finisher assembly back side, and then remove console finisher assembly.
      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to damage front end of console finisher assembly.
      • Disengage slowly so that pawls in rear end of console finisher assembly are not damaged.
      • Be careful not to damage preset switch.
      Fig 6: Identifying Console Finisher Assembly
      G08249323Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    4. Disconnect harness connectors.
  7. Remove console rear finisher.
    1. Close the console lid assembly.
    2. Insert remover tool (A) between console rear finisher and center console assembly to disengage the metal clips of console rear finisher lower side.
      CAUTION:
      • Hooks of console rear finisher are engaged at upper and lower. Never pull console rear finisher forcefully.
      • Apply protective tape (B) on the part to protect from damage.
      Fig 7: Disengaging Console Rear Finisher Lower Side Metal Clips
      G08249324Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. Pull console rear finisher toward vehicle rear and disengage metal clips on center portion and upper portion of console rear finisher.
      CAUTION: Hooks of console rear finisher are engaged at upper and lower. Never pull console rear finisher forcefully.
      Fig 8: Disengaging Metal Clips Of Console Rear Finisher Center And Upper Portion
      G08249325Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    4. Hold both sides of console rear finisher and pull it out towards vehicle rear, while disengaging hooks at upper and lower and then bypassing hooks.
      CAUTION: Remove hooks slowly so that they are not damaged.
    5. Disconnect harness connector of back side and remove console rear finisher.
    Fig 9: Identifying Console Rear Finisher
    G07019745Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove center console assembly.
    1. Disconnect inside key antenna (console) harness connector. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    2. Disconnect USB connector harness connector. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    3. Disconnect console power socket harness connector. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    4. Remove center console assembly fixing screws (A).
      Fig 10: Identifying Center Console Assembly Fixing Screws
      G08249327Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    5. Put front seat to frontmost position.
    6. Remove center console assembly fixing screws (B).
      Fig 11: Identifying Center Console Assembly Fixing Screws
      G07019747Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    7. Put front seat to rearmost position.
    8. Lift up center console assembly back side, and then remove center console assembly.