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Instrument Panel (IP) - Extension Replacement - Non-Luxury

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Open the console door.
2. Remove the 4 bolts attaching the center console to the console bracket.




3. Remove the cupholder from the console by using a flat bladed tool to pry the cupholder out.




4. Remove the 2 screws retaining the center console (1) to the console extension (3).
5. Remove the center console from the bracket.

IMPORTANT: Do not grab or pull on the CD storage door when removing the trim bezel




6. Remove the screws securing the trim bezel to the console extension.
7. Use a small prying device to gently push in the tabs underneath the trim bezel securing the top of the trim bezel.
8. Remove the trim bezel.
9. Remove the console extension upper compartment insert.
10. Remove the remote CD player, if equipped.




11. Remove the bolts attaching the console extension to the instrument panel (IP).
12. Slide the extension rearward and unclip the extension from the upper fasteners.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Slide the extension forward and onto the upper fasteners.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the bolts attaching the console extension to the IP.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

3. Install the console extension upper compartment insert.
4. Install the remote CD player, if equipped.
5. Install the trim bezel.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).




6. Position the center console on the bracket (2).
7. Install the screws attaching the center console to the console extension.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).




8. Install the cupholder by push until the unit locks into place.




9. Install the 4 retaining bolts to the bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).

10. Close the console door.