Removal and Installation: Removal

Put selector lever in "N" position (CVT models).
Remove shift knob (MT models). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove front console cover.
1. Remove front console cover with a flat-bladed screwdriver (A) wrapped in a tape.
2. Pull up front console cover.
Fig 1: Removing Front Console Cover
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Remove mounting nut of center console front side.
Remove rear console cover.
1. Remove rear console cover with hook and pick tool (A) as shown in the figure.
2. Pull up rear console cover.
Fig 2: Removing Rear Console Cover
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Remove mounting nuts of center console rear side.
Insert a deep-well socket wrench (A) to rotate adjusting nut to loosen cable sufficiently. Refer to "INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ".

Fig 3: Rotating Adjusting Nut
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Remove console mask.
1. Pull upward to console mask fixing clips from center console with remover tool (A).
2. Disconnect seat heated switch harness connectors (models with heated seat system).
Fig 4: Removing Console Mask
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Lift up center console assembly back side, and then remove center console assembly.