Premium Console Sub-assembly - Remove And Replace: Removal
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- Open all four doors and lower all four windows.
- Move the front seats backward.
- Remove the cubby tray below the touchscreen.
- On both sides of the premium center console insert, carefully release the clips that secure the side trim panel.
- Carefully release the clips that secure the front trim panel to the center console.
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the cabin temperature sensor connector, and then remove the front console panel.
- Apply masking tape to the front of the cup holder trim to avoid damage during removal.
- Remove the premium console dividers (x4) and the front mat from the console sub-assembly.
- Open the center console phone dock door, and then disconnect the wireless charger USB electrical connector and release the cable from the clips.
- Remove the bolts that secure the middle of the console to body (torque 3 N.m).
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 in extension
- 10 mm deep socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Remove the screws that secure the console sub-assembly to the center console carrier (torque 2.5 N.m).
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 3 in extension
- T20 socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Remove the premium center console insert from the vehicle.
- Remove the phone dock mat from the premium center console sub-assembly.
- Remove the screws that attach the phone dock adapter to the vehicle, and then remove the phone dock adapter from the vehicle (torque 0.28 N.m).
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- PH1 Phillips Screwdriver
- Lift up on the sides of the wireless charger assembly, and then release it from the dock door.NOTE: Tilt the dock door as required.
- Remove the sliding lid from the center console sub-assembly by sliding it towards the rear of the sub-assembly and lifting up once the clips are released from the holes in the sub-assembly.