Warning! The car models covered in this manual are equipped with an additional security system (SRS). Before doing any work near the airbag unit, steering column or instrument panel, turn off the SRS to avoid injury if it is accidentally deployed (see chapter Onboard electrical equipment). SRS circuit wiring is easily identified by the yellow color of the insulation.
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Attention! If the stereo system installed in the car is equipped with a security code, before disconnecting the battery, make sure that you have the correct combination to activate the audio system!
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the front cover of the center console.
3. Using a mount, remove the AT selector lever trim panel. On models with a manual transmission, remove the shift lever handle (see chapter Gear box).
4. Pry up and release the cup holder assembly from the console.
Note. Pry the assembly under the front edge only and do not pull it out of the console by the cover.
5. Gently prying, remove the trim panel of the AT selector lever position indicator from the console.
6. Remove the center armrest and take out the bottom panel of the console storage box.
7. Turn out screws of fastening of the console to a floor of the car.
8. Give forward fixing screws and remove assembly of the central console from the switching lever. Disconnect the electrical wiring and remove the console from the car.
9. Installation is carried out in the reverse order.