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Console Replacement - Front Floor



CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the console trim plate.
2. Remove the left console trim panel.
3. Remove the right console trim panel.
4. Remove the floor console compartment.




5. If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the 4 screws (1), attaching the console (2) to the shifter assembly (3).




6. If equipped with a manual transmission, use a flat-bladed tool to disengage the retaining tabs (1) attaching the manual transmission shifter boot assembly (2) to the console.
7. Remove the manual transmission gear shifter knob, if necessary.
8. Remove the manual transmission shifter boot assembly (2) from the shifter, if equipped.




9. Disconnect the console wiring connector (1) from the inner console.




10. Remove the two nuts (1) attaching the floor console (3) to the vehicle floor.
11. Remove the two screws (2) attaching the front of the console to the instrument panel assembly.
12. Remove the accessory power receptacle.
13. Lift the rear of the console upward and remove from the vehicle.
14. Remove the floor console armrest hinge, if necessary.
15. Remove the center console end panel.




16. Remove the screw (2) attaching the floor console rear air duct (3) to the floor console (1).
17. Remove the floor console rear duct (3) from the floor console (1).
18. Remove the console storage bin, if necessary.
19. Remove the console lamp.
20. Remove the console compartment lamp switch.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the console compartment lamp switch.
2. Install the console lamp.
3. Install the console storage bin, if removed.
4. Install the floor console rear duct (3) to the floor console (1).
5. Install the screw (2) attaching the floor console rear air duct (3) to the floor console (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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




6. Install the center console end panel.
7. Install the floor console armrest hinge, if removed.
8. Install the floor console to the vehicle.
9. Install the accessory power receptacle.
10. Install the 2 screws (2) attaching the front of the console to the instrument panel assembly.

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

11. Install the 2 nuts (1) attaching the floor console (3) to the vehicle floor

Tighten the nuts (1) to 2 N.m (18 lb in).




12. Connect the console wiring connector (1) inside the inner console.




13. Install the manual transmission shifter boot assembly (2) to the shifter, if removed.
14. Install the manual transmission gear shifter knob, if removed.
15. Install the manual transmission shifter boot assembly (2) to the console making sure the retaining tabs (1) are engaged, if removed.




16. Install the 4 screws (1) attaching the console (2) to the automatic shifter assembly (3), if removed.

Tighten the screws (1) to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

17. Install the floor console compartment.
18. Install the right console trim panel.
19. Install the left console trim panel.
20. Install the console trim plate.