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Floor Console: Removal

  1. Position gear selector and passenger seat for access.
    • Turn ignition key to position II.
    • Apply footbrake and move gear selector to 'D'.
    • Release footbrake.
    • Power passenger seat to fully forward position and tilt squab forward.
    • Turn ignition key to O.
  2. Remove battery cover and disconnect ground cable from battery terminal. Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE .
  3. Remove 'J' gate surround. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER GATE FINISH PANEL .
  4. Slacken and remove the four center console veneer panel securing screws and remove the mounting plates.
    Fig 1: Removing Veneer Panel Securing Screws
    G03121654Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  5. Position the veneer panel for access and disconnect the panel switch multiplugs.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Veneer Panel Switches
    G03121655Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  6. Remove console end trim cover and slacken and remove the two rear securing bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Securing Bolts
    G03121656Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  7. Slacken and remove the two forward securing bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Forward Securing Bolts
    G03121657Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  8. Position console for access, disconnect cigar lighter and valet switch harness multiplugs, lift console clear of 'J' gate and remove from vehicle.
    Fig 5: Removing Center Console
    G03121658Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.