Center Console Removal/Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repair or service.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands,
Take care not to scratch the front seat, dashboard, and related parts,
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

Move the shift lever to N.
With center console pocket: Detach the clips (A, B, C) with the appropriate trim tool, then remove the center console pocket (D).

Fig 1: Identifying Clips And Center Console Pocket
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With center console pocket; Release the hooks (A) with the appropriate trim tool, then remove the center console lid (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Hooks And Center Console Lid
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Without center console pocket: Remove the separation box (A)

Fig 3: Identifying Separation Box
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Without center console pocket; Remove the console box mat (A) and release the hooks (B) with the appropriate trim tool, then remove the center console lid (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Console Box Mat, Hooks And Center Console Lid
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With USB adapter: Disconnect the USB subharness connector (A).

Fig 5: Identifying USB Subharness Connector
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With center console armrest: Pry up the parking brake cover lid (A) to release the hooks (B), then remove it.

Fig 6: Identifying Parking Brake Cover Lid And Hooks
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Without center console armrest: Pry up the parking brake cover lid (A) to release the hooks (B), then remove it.

Fig 7: Identifying Parking Brake Cover Lid And Hooks
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Remove the center console (A),
1. Slide the both front seats forward fully.
2. Remove the clips and remove the bolts.
3. Pull out the center console to backward.
  
  Fig 8: Center Console, Clips And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Install the console in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new once.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
- Make sure the wire harness is not flinched.
- Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.