Repair Procedures: Replacement

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CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from damaging the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Floor Console - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")
After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the floor console front tray (A).

Fig 1: Removing Floor Console Front Tray
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Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 2: Locating Floor Console Front Tray Connectors
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Using a screwdriver or ornament remover, remove both sides of the console side garnish (A).

Fig 3: Removing Both Sides Of Console Side Garnish Using Screwdriver
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Loosen the mounting screws (A) located in the back of the rear console cover.

Fig 4: Locating Rear Console Cover Mounting Screws
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the rear console cover (A).

Fig 5: Removing Rear Console Cover
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Make sure the connector is connected properly.
- Replace any damage clips.