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Overhead Console Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY
Storage Bin Removal
1. Unlatch and remove the storage bin from the overhead console housing.

Paperclip Removal
1. Remove the overhead console from the headliner.
2. Remove the four screws that secure the paper- clip to the overhead console housing.
3. Pull the paperclip away from the overhead console far enough to access the wire harness connectors.
4. Disengage the overhead console wire harness connector from the mount on the paperclip by pushing the connector firmly toward the left side of the overhead console housing.
5. Remove the paperclip from the overhead console housing.

ASSEMBLY
Sunglass Storage Bin Installation
1. Position the sunglasses storage bin into the overhead console housing.
2. Engage the latch of the sunglasses storage bin with the latch striker on the rear of the storage bin opening in the overhead console housing.
3. Be certain that the sunglasses storage bin pivot shaft is located in the two pivot receptacles just behind the reading and courtesy lamp lenses in the overhead console housing.
4. Be certain that the sunglasses storage bin damper spring is installed on the pivot shaft with the two end tabs of the spring engaged with the flats on the rear of the shaft, and the center tab engaged over the front of the shaft.
5. Install the reading and courtesy lamp housing onto the overhead console. Refer to Overhead Console Reading and Courtesy Lamp Housing in Lamps for the procedure.

Paperclip Installation
1. Position the paperclip onto the overhead console housing.
2. Engage the overhead console wire harness connector onto the mount on the paperclip by aligning the channels on the connector with the tab on the mount and pushing the connector firmly toward the right side of the overhead console housing.
3. Install and tighten the four screws that secure the paperclip to the overhead console housing. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
4. Install the overhead console onto the headliner.