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Console Replacement - Front Floor

CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Position the front seat to the most rearward position.
2. Remove the shift lever knob retainer and remove the shift knob.
3. Remove the front floor console trim plate.
4. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) accessory trim plate.




5. Lift up the front floor console armrest and remove the rubber mat from the storage compartment.
6. Remove the rear bolts from the console storage compartment.
7. Remove the center bolts from the sides of the console.
8. Remove the front screw covers at the front of the console, using a small flat-bladed tool at the front edge.
9. Remove the front screws from the console.
10. Remove the front nuts from the console bracket.
11. Remove the front floor console, pulling up and rearward, guiding the boot over the park brake lever.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the front floor console, sliding forward and downward, guiding the boot over the park brake lever.
2. Position and engage the front retainers by pressing inward, until the retainers are fully seated.
3. Install the front nuts to the console bracket.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

4. Install the center bolts to the sides of the console.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

5. Install the front screws to the console.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

6. Install the screw covers at the front of the console. Press the covers into place until fully seated.
7. Install the rear bolts to the console storage compartment.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

8. Install the I/P accessory trim plate.
9. Install the console trim plate.
10. Release the park brake lever to the full down position.
11. Install the rubber mat to the storage compartment, and lower the front floor console armrest.
12. Install the shift lever knob and install the shift knob retainer.
13. Reposition the front seats to the original position.