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Front Console Box: Removal

  1. Removal of console box cover front (with smart key system)
    1. Check that the shift lever is in N position.
    2. Apply protective tape to the location shown in the figure.
      Fig 1: Locating Protective Tape Application Area On Console Box Cover front (With Smart Key System)
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    3. Release the 6 claws and remove the console box cover front.
      NOTE: While holding the inside of the pocket and the engine ignition switch, pull out the console box cover front.
      Fig 2: Removing Console Box Cover front
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      NOTE: Remove the passenger's side instrument panel finish panel end and remove the console box cover front, pushing the back of the cover with a stick (tool handle, etc.).
      Fig 3: Removing Passenger Side Instrument Panel Finish Panel
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      CAUTION: Do not push switches or antennas with a stick (tool handle, etc.).
  2. Removal of push button start switch (with smart key system) (Refer to ENGINE SWITCH )
  3. Removal of electrical key antenna (with smart key system) (Refer to ELECTRICAL OSCILLATOR KEY (FOR FRONT FLOOR) )
  4. Removal of console box cover front (without smart key system)
    1. Check that the shift lever is in N position.
    2. Apply protective tape to the location shown in the figure.
      Fig 4: Locating Protective Tape Application Area On Console Box Cover front (Without Smart Key System)
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    3. Release the 6 claws and remove the console box cover front.
      NOTE:
      • While holding the inside of the pocket, pull out the console box cover front.
      • If it is difficult to remove the cover, refer to the procedure with smart key system.
      Fig 5: Removing Console Box Cover front
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      NOTE: Remove the passenger's side instrument panel finish panel end and remove the console box cover front, pushing the back of the cover with a stick (tool handle, etc.).
      Fig 6: Removing Passenger Side Instrument Panel Finish Panel End
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      CAUTION: Do not push switches or antennas with a stick (tool handle, etc.).
  5. Removal of shift lever knob (transmission A/T)
    1. Turn the shift lever knob in the direction of the arrow in the figure and remove it.
      Fig 7: Removing Shift Lever Knob (Transmission A/T)
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  6. Removal of console panel sub-assembly upper (transmission A/T)
    1. Release the 2 clips and 4 claws.
    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the console panel sub-assembly upper.
      Fig 8: Locating Console Panel Sub-Assembly Upper Clips And Claws (Transmission A/T)
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  7. Removal of shift position indicator (transmission A/T)
    1. Remove the 2 screws, release the clamp, and remove the shift position indicator.
      Fig 9: Locating Shift Position Indicator (Transmission A/T) Screws
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  8. Removal of shifting hole cover sub-assembly (transmission A/T)
    1. Remove the 2 screws, release the claw, and remove the shifting hole cover sub-assembly.
      Fig 10: Locating Shifting Hole Cover Sub-Assembly Screws
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  9. Removal of pattern select switch assembly (transmission A/T) (Refer to VSC (VDC) OFF SWITCH )
  10. Removal of shift lever knob (transmission M/T)
    1. Turn the shift lever knob in the direction of the arrow in the figure and remove it.
      Fig 11: Removing Shift Lever Knob (Transmission M/T)
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  11. Removal of console panel sub-assembly upper (transmission M/T)
    1. Release the 2 clips and 4 claws.
    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the console panel sub-assembly upper.
      Fig 12: Locating Console Panel Sub-Assembly Upper Clips And Claws
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  12. Removal of shifting hole cover sub-assembly (transmission M/T)
    1. Remove the 4 screws and remove the shifting hole cover sub-assembly.
      Fig 13: Locating Shifting Hole Cover Sub-Assembly Screws (Transmission M/T)
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  13. Removal of pattern select switch assembly (transmission M/T) (Refer to VSC (VDC) OFF SWITCH )
  14. Removal of instrument panel cup holder
    1. Remove the instrument panel cup holder.
      Fig 14: Removing Instrument Panel Cup Holder
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  15. Removal of cup holder cushion
    1. Remove the cup holder cushion.
      Fig 15: Removing Cup Holder Cushion
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  16. Removal of parking brake hole cover
    1. Release the 5 claws and remove the parking brake hole cover.
      CAUTION: If the cover is pulled toward you, the claws may be damaged. Be sure to pull the cover upward and remove it.
      Fig 16: Locating Parking Brake Hole Cover Claws
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  17. Removal of instrument panel finish panel end RH
    1. Release the 4 claws and remove the instrument panel finish panel end RH.
      Fig 17: Locating Instrument Panel Finish Panel End RH Claws
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  18. Removal of instrument panel finish panel end LH
    NOTE: Remove the part in the same manner as RH side.
  19. Removal of console box assembly
    1. Remove the 4 screws.
      Fig 18: Locating Console Box Assembly Screws
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    2. Remove the 2 bolts.
    3. Disconnect the connectors and remove the console box assembly.
      WARNING: The satellite safing sensor of the airbag system is installed under the rear side of the console box assembly. Before removing the console box assembly, always be sure to confirm the precautions related to the SRS airbag system. (Refer to SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM )
      Fig 19: Locating Console Box Assembly Bolts
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