Removal Procedure
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- If equipped with a Bose® amplifier, remove the radio amp fuse located under the hood electrical center.
- Remove the floor console bezel. Refer to BEZEL REPLACEMENT - FLOOR CONSOLE (NON-LUXURY UPPER) or BEZEL REPLACEMENT - FLOOR CONSOLE (LUXURY UPPER) or BEZEL REPLACEMENT - FLOOR CONSOLE (NON-LUX LOWER) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove the cupholder. Refer to CUPHOLDER REPLACEMENT (NON-LUXURY) or CUPHOLDER REPLACEMENT (LUXURY) or CUPHOLDER REPLACEMENT (REAR) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove the bolts (1) retaining the console to the I/P.
- Remove the console storage bin. Refer to CONSOLE STORAGE BIN REPLACEMENT (EXPECT PRO) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove the center console end panel. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE END PANEL REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Disconnect the audio amplifier electrical connectors.
- Remove the 4 screws retaining the upper console bracket to the lower console bracket.
The front 2 screws (1) are shown in the graphic.
- Move both front seats to the fully forward.
- Reposition the inboard seat track trim (1) in order to gain access to the rear console side panel screw (2).
- Remove both rear console side panel screws.
- Move both front seats to the fully rearward.
- Remove both front console side panel screws (1).
- Disconnect the floor console electrical connector.
- Remove the console assembly from the vehicle.
- Remove the audio amplifier screws (1).
- Remove the audio amplifier from the vehicle.