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Repair Procedures: Replacement: [A/T]

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CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE:
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or using a prying trim tool, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts to prevent damage.
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
  • Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Pull out and remove the gear knob & boots.
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  2. Remove the console garnish (A) by using a remover.
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  3. Remove the front console upper cover (A) by using a remover.
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  4. Disconnect the console upper cover connectors (A).
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  5. Remove the front console tray (A) by using a remover.
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  6. Disconnect the console tray connectors (A).
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  7. Remove the console side cover (A).

    [LH] 

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    [RH] 

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  8. Remove the console armrest tray (A).
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  9. Remove the storage box pad (A).
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  10. Loosen the console mounting bolts (A).
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  11. Loosen the front console mounting screws (A).

    [LH] 

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    [RH] 

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  12. Remove the console assembly (A).
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  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    • Make sure that the connector is connected properly.
    • Replace any damage clips.