Floor Console - Front
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- Remove components in the order listed in the following illustration.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Item 1: Bolt Cover Removal Note
- Make sure the front seats are in the full forward position to remove the covers.
Item 3: Front Console Side Finish Panel Removal Note
- Make sure the front seats are in the full rearward position to remove the finish panels.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
- Remove the front console side finish panel, one clip at a time without bending the panel rearward. If the foam gasket pops off the panel, snap the gasket back onto the panel before reinstalling.
WARNING:
To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
Item 6: Shift Control Bezel Removal Note
- Depress the tab at the rear of the shift control bezel to release it from the floor console center finish panel.
NOTE:
The shift control bezel is only partially removed from the floor console to allow removal of the floor console center finish panel.
Item 10: Front Floor Console Removal Note
- Tilt the console rearward to access the bulkhead electrical connector and disconnect the bulkhead connector.