Floor Console

FLOOR CONSOLE

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY OPERATION REQUIRING THE KEY TO BE TURNED "ON", WHILE WORKING IN THE CONSOLE AREA. E.G. CONSOLE, CARPET, OR SEAT REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION; SHIFTER LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT OR REPLACEMENT; PARKING BRAKE CABLE REPLACEMENT OR ADJUSTMENT. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

REMOVAL

1. Set park brake.
2. Place transmission shift lever and transfer case lever in full rearward position.

Fig. 9:

3. Remove mat from front bin and remove screws attaching front of console to floor (Fig. 9).
4. Remove screws attaching rear bin to console.
5. Remove rear bin.
6. Pull rear passenger cupholder outward to access screws.
7. Remove screws attaching rear of console to floor.
8. Lift the console upward and rearward.
9. Remove console from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Position console in vehicle. Ensure rear passenger HEVAC duct is engaged.
2. Install screws attaching rear of console to floor.
3. Position rear bin in console.
4. Install screws attaching rear bin to console.
5. Install screws attaching front of console to floor and place front bin mat in front bin.
6. Return transmission shift lever and transfer case lever to original position.
7. Release park brake.