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Removal







REMOVAL





1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Using an appropriate flat bladed tool, remove the console cubby bin (1).
3. Remove the nuts (2) and screws (4) that secure the accessory mounting bracket (3). Remove the accessory mounting bracket (3) from the vehicle.




4. Remove the nut (2) securing the console (3) to the mounting stud (5).
5. Lift the console (3) off the mounting stud (5) and pull rearward to release the console mounting clips from the instrument panel (1).
6. Disconnect the power outlet (4) electrical connector (6) and remove the console (3) from the vehicle.




7. Remove the Police/Taxi Interface Module (PTIM) retaining screws (3).
8. Pull the PTIM (1) rearward to release the PTIM mounting bracket from the instrument panel center stack (2).




9. Disconnect the electrical connectors (2) from the PTIM (3) and remove it from the vehicle.




10. Remove the PTIM (1) from the mounting bracket (5) by releasing the retaining clip (4) and rotating the PTIM upward releasing the locating tab (2) from the bracket.