Warning! The models of vehicles covered in this manual are equipped with a supplemental restraint system (SRS). Before performing any work near the air bag unit, steering column or instrument panel, turn off the SRS to avoid injury from accidental deployment (see Chapter On-board electrical equipment). The SRS circuit wiring is easily identified by the yellow color of the insulation.
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Warning! If the car stereo system is equipped with a security code, make sure you have the correct combination to activate the audio system before disconnecting the battery!
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the front cover of the center console.
3. Using a pry bar, remove the trim panel of the automatic transmission gear selector lever. On models with a manual transmission, remove the shift lever handle (see Chapter Gear shift box).
4. Pry the cup holder assembly out of the console.
Note: Only pry the assembly under the front edge and do not pull it out of the console by the cover.
5. Carefully pry the AT selector lever position indicator trim panel off the console.
6. Remove the center armrest and take out the bottom panel of the console storage compartment.
7. Remove the screws securing the console to the vehicle floor.
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8. Loosen the front mounting screws and remove the center console assembly from the shift lever. Disconnect the wiring and remove the console from the vehicle interior.
9. Installation is carried out in reverse order.