Removal & Installation

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Front center console and cover trims for front center console on instrument panel must be simultaneously removed and installed. Remove shift lever knob/handle. See SHIFT LEVER KNOB or SHIFT LEVER HANDLE . Remove dust guard. To remove the ashtray (1) (depending on equipment specification), open the ashtray lid and lift out the ashtray housing. Remove screws (2) in drink holders. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Removing Ashtray & Drink Holders

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Snap switch cluster out of center console. Detach plug connector (1) from switch cluster. Release screws (2) at back end of console. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Detaching Plug & Releasing Screws

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Release screws (1) securing both cover trims of the center console to the instrument panel. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Releasing Screws Securing Cover Trims

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Detach front center console to facilitate removal of console and cover trim for instrument panel. Detach cover trims in direction (1) from instrument panel. Detach cover trims in direction (2) from center console. Disconnect plug connector for socket/cigarette lighter. Remove console. During installation, make sure foam blocks are correctly seated between center console and cover trims. See Fig 4.

Fig 4: Detaching Cover Trims

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