Removal And Installation

CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
When removing, always use a remover tool that is made of plastic.

REMOVAL






1.Remove cluster lid C.
Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver (A) between cluster lid C and instrument side panel LH and RH [within 15.0 mm (0.591 in)
from lower end of cluster lid C] and disengage clips.

CAUTION:
- Apply protective tape (B) on the part to protect from damage.
- Apply protective tape (C) to flat-bladed screwdriver.
- Remove clips slowly so that they are not damaged.





2.Remove selector lever knob.
- 2WD models: Removal And Installation.
- AWD models: Removal And Installation.





3.Remove instrument side panel LH.
1.Remove screw (A).
2.Insert a remover tool (B) between instrument side panel LH
and console finisher assembly and disengage metal clips on the lateral side.
3.Pull out instrument side LH toward vehicle rear and disengage metal clips in front end.

CAUTION:
Apply protective tape (C) on the part to protect from damage.










4.Remove instrument side panel RH.
1.Remove screw (A).
2.Insert a remover tool (B) between instrument side panel RH
and console finisher assembly and disengage metal clips on the lateral side.
3.Pull out instrument side RH toward vehicle rear and disengage metal clips in front end.

CAUTION:
Apply protective tape (C) on the part to protect from damage.










5.Remove console mask.
1.Open the cup holder and console lid.
2.Pull upward to release console mask fixing clips and pawls from center console assembly.





6.Remove console finisher assembly.
1.Put selector lever in "D" position.
2.Remove screws (A).










3.Lift up console finisher assembly back side, and then remove console finisher assembly.

CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage front end of console finisher assembly.
- Disengage slowly so that pawls in rear end of console finisher assembly are not damaged.
- Be careful not to damage preset switch.





4.Disconnect harness connectors.
7.Remove console rear finisher.





1.Close the console lid assembly.
2.Insert remover tool (A) between console rear finisher and center console assembly to disengage the metal clips of console rear finisher lower side.

CAUTION:
- Hooks of console rear finisher are engaged at upper and lower. Never pull console rear finisher forcefully.
- Apply protective tape (B) on the part to protect from damage.










3.Pull console rear finisher toward vehicle rear and disengage metal clips on center portion and upper portion of console rear finisher.

CAUTION:
Hooks of console rear finisher are engaged at upper and lower. Never pull console rear finisher forcefully.










4.Hold both sides of console rear finisher and pull it out towards vehicle rear, while disengaging hooks at upper and lower and then bypassing hooks.

CAUTION:
Remove hooks slowly so that they are not damaged.
5.Disconnect harness connector of back side and remove console rear finisher.
8.Remove center console assembly.
1.Disconnect inside key antenna (console) harness connector. Removal And Installation.
2.Disconnect USB connector harness connector. Base Audio.
3.Disconnect console power socket harness connector. Removal And Installation.





4.Remove center console assembly fixing screws (A).





5.Put front seat to frontmost position.





6.Remove center console assembly fixing screws (B).
7.Put front seat to rearmost position.
8.Lift up center console assembly back side, and then remove center console assembly.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.