Console, Floor: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Unclip the shifter bezel (1). Refer to BEZEL, SHIFTER, REMOVAL .NOTE:
Do not remove the shifter bezel, as it will fit through the opening once the bezel has been removed.
- Using a trim stick or equivalent, remove the front trim (3) covering the console fasteners.
- Accessing from the front of the floor console (1) and using a trim stick, disengage the retaining tabs for the front gap hiders (2) and remove the gap hiders (4).
- Using a (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, separate the console bezel (1) and disconnect the electrical connector (1, 3, 4).
- Position the seat fully forward.
- Using a small pick/pry tool or equivalent, remove the fastener covers (2) located near the lower rear of the console. Remove the fasteners (3) behind the covers.
- Using, disengage the retaining tabs/clips securing the switch pod (2) to the instrument panel.
- Remove the two fasteners (1) from the floor console (2).
- Disconnect the electrical connectors (3).
- Disconnect the electrical connectors (1).
- Lift the console up at the rear and remove from the vehicle.