Front Floor Console Replacement (DTS, w/o UV8)

Front Floor Console Replacement (DTS, w/o UV8)

Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution.

1. Disable the SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Remove the left console trim panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (DTS) (Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (DTS)) .
4. Remove the right console trim panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (DTS) (Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (DTS)) .
5. Remove the console center trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement (DTS) (Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement) .
6. Remove the IP center compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Base and DHS) (Instrument Panel Compartment - Replacement (Base and DHS))Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (DTS) (Instrument Panel Compartment - Replacement (DTS)) .
7. Remove the left knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (Without UV2) (Knee Bolster Replacement - Driver (Without UV2))Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (UV2) (Knee Bolster Replacement - Driver (With UV2)) .
8. Remove the right knee bolster. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement (Knee Bolster Replacement - Passenger) .




9. Disconnect the transaxle range selector cable terminal from the shift lever pin.
10. Pull the lock release and remove the transaxle shift cable from the console.




11. Remove the 4 console fasteners (1, 2) to the IP.
12. Adjust the front seats rearward.
13. Remove the 2 front console to floor fasteners (3).
14. Adjust the front seats forward.
15. Remove the 2 rear console to floor fasteners (4).
16. Move the console rearward, in order to access the electrical connectors.
17. Disconnect the center console electrical connectors.
18. Remove the center console.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the center console to the vehicle.
2. Connect the center console electrical connectors.
3. Align the locating pins on the center console to the IP.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the 2 upper console to IP fasteners (1).

Tighten the fasteners (1) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

5. Install the 2 lower console to IP fasteners (2).

Tighten the fasteners (2) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

6. Adjust the front seats to the forward position.
7. Install the 2 rear console to floor fasteners (4).

Tighten the fasteners (4) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

8. Adjust the front seats to the rear position.
9. Install the 2 front console to floor fasteners (3).

Tighten the fasteners (3) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

10. Install the IP center compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Base and DHS) (Instrument Panel Compartment - Replacement (Base and DHS))Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (DTS) (Instrument Panel Compartment - Replacement (DTS))




11. Slide the transaxle range selector cable fully into the console until it snaps into place.
12. Connect the transaxle range selector cable terminal to the shift lever pin.
13. Install the console center trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement (DTS) (Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement) .
14. Install the right knee bolster. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement (Knee Bolster Replacement - Passenger) .
15. Install the left knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (Without UV2) (Knee Bolster Replacement - Driver (Without UV2))Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (UV2) (Knee Bolster Replacement - Driver (With UV2)) .
16. Install both the left and the right console trim panels. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (DTS) (Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (DTS)) and Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (DTS) (Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (DTS)) .
17. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System.