Console Disassembly

Console Disassembly





1. Place the shift selector lever in the "P" position.

2. Turn the ignition key to the "Lock" (off) position.

3. Apply the parking brake.

4. Apply masking tape to the corners of the center console to prevent scratching during floor console disassembly.





5. Remove the rear floor mat (if equipped).

6. Remove the floor console rear panel using a trim removal tool.

!!CAUTION!!
Do not use a tool that will scratch or otherwise damage the surface.





7. Disconnect the harness from the ACC (accessory) socket and rear fan (if equipped). Remove the clip securing the harness to the rear console panel and set the panel aside. Use needle-nose pliers to remove the harness from the console structure as shown.





8. After removing the rear panel and the harness, use a 10 mm socket to remove the two 10 mm bolts from the bottom of the floor console as shown.

9. Remove the cup holder using a trim removal tool.

!!CAUTION!!
Do not use a tool that will scratch or otherwise damage the surface.





10. After removing the cup holder, remove the two front floor console retaining screws as shown.

11. Remove the shifter panel using a trim removal tool.





!!CAUTION!!
Do not use a tool that will scratch or otherwise damage the surface.





12. Remove 2 clips from the floor console side panel as shown.

Pull out the center of the pin using a pick or small flat blade screwdriver, then remove the clip.

13. Remove the console side panel.





14. Remove 2 screws along the bottom edge of the console.

15. Repeat steps 12 through 14 on the opposite side of the console.





16. Disconnect the floor console harness connector at the right front area of the floor console.





17. Remove 2 screws from the floor console at the rear of the shifter.





18. Using a small screwdriver or 90° pick, lift the floor plate from the bottom of the floor console storage box.

!!CAUTION!!
Do not use a tool that will scratch or otherwise damage the surface.





19. Remove 2 floor console retaining screws in the bottom of the storage area.

20. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" position and place the shift lever in "D".





21. Grasp the the floor console at the rear and near the shift plate. Lift the floor console straight up until it clears the pins indicated in the photo, then slide the console toward the rear of the vehicle.

22. If the vehicle is equipped with heated seats, reach under the switch assembly and push it out of the floor console cover. Disconnect the electrical connector from the switch assembly and set the switch assembly aside.





23. Lift the floor console from the front edge and rotate it up and back as shown.

24. Return the shift selector lever to the "P" position and turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" position.