Removal

INSTRUMENT PANEL: REAR CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH
(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the garnish.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

3. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL ASSEMBLY






(a) Turn the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.






(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the 9 clips.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(c) Remove the ash receptacle and then disconnect the connector.
4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH






(a) Remove the screw.
(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 clips and 3 claws.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(c) Remove the finish panel end.
5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH






(a) Remove the screw.
(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and 3 claws.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(c) Remove the finish panel end.
6. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX PLATE






(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Remove the console box plate and then disconnect the connector.
7. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX REGISTER ASSEMBLY






(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and remove the register.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

8. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX






(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 screws.
(b) Remove the console box and then disconnect the connector.