Repair Procedures: Replacement: Notes

NOTE:

Use a suitable trim tool (not, screwdriver) when removing interior trim components
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the crash pad side cover (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Crash Pad Side Cover
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After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the parking brake knob (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Parking Brake Knob
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the lower panel (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Panel
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Remove the console side cover (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Console Side Cover
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Pull the knob (A) up, remove it.

Fig 5: Pulling Knob
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Using a screwdriver, remove the console under cover (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Console Under Cover
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Disconnect the connector (B).

Fig 7: Identifying Connector Location
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Remove the console under cover (A).

Fig 8: Identifying Console Under Cover
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Remove the console rear cover (A).
Disconnect the connector (B).

Fig 9: Identifying Console Rear Cover And Connector
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After loosening the mounting screws and bolts, then remove the lower panel (A).

Fig 10: Identifying Lower Panel
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Disconnect the console main harness connector (A).

Fig 11: Identifying Console Main Harness Connector
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.
- When you assemble the gearshift lever knob, strike it with a rubber hammer after inserting the gearshift knob in a lever.