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Front Console Removal/Installation

FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the side wall.
4. Remove the selector lever knob (ATX), shift lever knob (MTX).






5. Pull the indicator panel (ATX), boot panel (MTX) upward and detach clips A.
6. Remove the indicator panel.

Vehicles Without Rear Vent Duct






1. Remove the screws.
2. Pull the front console outward and detach clips A and tabs B.
3. Disconnect the cigarette lighter connector.
4. Disconnect the accessory socket connector.
5. Remove the front console.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Vehicles With Rear Vent Duct






1. Remove the center console.
2. Remove the front console plate.
3. Remove the screw.
4. Disconnect the cigarette lighter connector.
5. Disconnect the accessory socket connector.
6. Pull the front console outward and detach clips A and tabs B.
7. Remove the front console.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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