Console Replacement

Console Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the folding top stowage compartment lid extension panel (convertible).
2. Open the console door.
3. Pull up on the rear of the electronic traction control, ride control switch (2) in order to release the retaining clips; if the switch does not release from the trim plate, perform the following steps:

* Carefully insert a screwdriver into the recess located at the rear of the switch.
* Gently pull up the rear of the switch.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the switch.




5. Disconnect the LED connector (1) from the wiring harness connector (2).
6. Remove the switch.




7. Using a small flat bladed screwdriver, carefully remove the console retaining nut covers.
8. Remove the nuts retaining the rear of the console.
9. Remove the nuts retaining the front of the console and the IP accessory trim plate.
10. Lift the rear of the console slightly and pull rearward to release the front of the console from under the IP accessory trim plate.




11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the electrical accessory plug.
12. Unscrew to remove the console electrical accessory plug retainer from the console electrical accessory plug housing.
13. Remove the electrical accessory plug housing from the console.




14. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel door release, rear lift window release (export) switch.
15. Remove the fuel door release, rear lift window release (export) switch from the console.
Turn the console over and carefully insert a small flat bladed screwdriver to release the switch tabs.
16. Remove the console from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the fuel door release, rear lift window release (export) switch to the console.
Align the switch, then push to secure.
2. Connect the electrical connector to the switch.




3. Install the electrical accessory plug housing to the console.
Check that the cover plug is in place on the accessory plug housing.
4. Install the electrical accessory plug retainer onto the accessory plug housing.
Screw the retainer onto the housing until secure.
5. Connect the electrical connector to the electrical accessory plug.






Important: Be sure to install the front of the console UNDER the rear of the IP accessory trim plate.

6. Install the console into position.
Insert the front of the console under the rear of the IP accessory trim plate.
7. Loosely install the console retaining nuts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

8. Position the console to the IP accessory trim plate (at the front) and the floor extension carpet (at the rear) for best appearance.

Tighten the console retaining nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




9. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the electronic traction control, ride control switch.




10. Connect the LED connector (1) to the wiring harness connector (2).
11. Insert the electronic traction control, ride control switch front retaining tab under the edge of the IP accessory trim plate.
12. Lower the rear of the switch into position, then push to secure the retaining clips.
13. Close the console door.
14. Install the folding top stowage compartment lid extension panel (convertible).