Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION:

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or use a prying trim tool, 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 marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the gear knob & boots (A) pull both of it up.

Fig 1: Locating Gear Knob & Boots
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Remove the console upper cover (A) by using a remover.

Fig 2: Removing Console Upper Cover
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Disconnect the console upper cover connectors (A).

Fig 3: Locating Console Upper Cover Connectors
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Remove the console front tray (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

Fig 4: Locating Console Upper Cover Connectors
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Disconnect the console front tray connectors (A).

Fig 5: Locating Console Front Tray Connectors
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Remove the wireless charging pad (A).

Fig 6: Locating Wireless Charging Pad
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Disconnect the wireless power charging unit connector (A).

Fig 7: Locating Wireless Power Charging Unit Connector
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Remove the wireless power charging unit (B) by pressing the fixing hooks (A).
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the fixing hooks.

Fig 8: Removing Wireless Power Charging Unit

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