Console Box: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
NOTE:
- For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
- On CVT models, shift the select lever into "D" before disconnecting the battery ground cable.
Remove the console box assembly.
1. Release the claws, and then remove the boot - hand brake.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Boot Hand Brake
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2. Remove the screws, bolts and clips, disconnect the harness connector and remove the console box assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Console Box Assembly Screws And Bolts
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Remove the cover - shift lever.
1. Remove the shift knob. (MT model)
2. Release the clips and claws, then pull up the cover - shift lever.
  NOTE: For vehicles with smart and STI model, disconnect harness connector.
  
  Fig 3: Pulling Up Cover Shift Lever
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Remove the left and right panel center LWR.
1. Remove the screws and clips.
2. Release the claws, and then pull the panel center LWR to remove.
  
  Fig 4: Pulling Panel Center LWR
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