Front Floor Console Replacement (DTS, UV8)

Front Floor Console Replacement (DTS, UV8)

Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disable air bag system. 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 console tray (2). Refer to Front Floor Console Storage Tray Replacement (DTS) (Front Floor Console Storage Tray Replacement (DTS))




12. Remove the console tray insert from the console tray (2). Refer to Console Tray Insert Replacement (DTS) (Console Tray Insert Replacement (DTS)) .
13. Remove the interface card from the console tray insert.
14. Disconnect the interface card electrical connector.
15. Remove the rear HVAC control. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement - Rear.




16. Remove the center console endcap fasteners (1, 2).
17. Remove the center console endcap (3).
18. Disconnect the coaxial cable from the coil cord.
19. Remove the cellular phone wiring from the center console.




20. Remove the four console fasteners (1, 2) to the IP.
21. Adjust the front seats rearward.
22. Remove the two front console to floor fasteners (3).
23. Adjust the front seats forward.
24. Remove the two rear console to floor fasteners (4).
25. Move the console rearward, in order to access the center console electrical connectors.
26. Disconnect the center console electrical connectors.
27. Remove the center console.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the front floor console to the vehicle.
2. Route the cellular phone wiring through the center console to the tray insert area.
3. Connect the coaxial cable to the coil cord.
4. Connect the interface card electrical connector.
5. Install the center console endcap (3).
6. Install the center console endcap fasteners (1, 2).
7. Tighten the fasteners (1,2) fully driven, seated, but not stripped.
8. Install the auxiliary HVAC control. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement - Rear.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

9. Install the interface card to the console tray insert.

Tighten the fasteners to 1.6 N.m (14 lb in).

10. Install the console tray insert to the console tray (2). Refer to Console Tray Insert Replacement (DTS) (Console Tray Insert Replacement (DTS)) .
11. Connect the center console electrical connectors.




12. Align the locating pins on the floor console to the IP.
13. Install the two upper console to IP fasteners (1).

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

14. Install the two lower console to IP fasteners (2).

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

15. Adjust the front seats to the forward position.
16. Install the two rear console to floor fasteners (4).

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

17. Adjust the front seats to the rear position.
18. Install the two front console to floor fasteners (3).

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





19. Slide the transaxle range selector cable fully into the console until it snaps into place.
20. Connect the transaxle range selector cable terminal to the shift lever pin.
21. Install the IP center storage 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)) .
22. Install the console center trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement (DTS) (Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement) .
23. Install the right knee bolster. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement (Knee Bolster Replacement - Passenger) .
24. 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)) .
25. Install both the left and the right console trim plates. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (DTS) (Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (DTS)) andFront Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (DTS) (Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (DTS)) .
26. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System.