Contents: Short console ⬇ Long console ⬇
Short console
1. Release the gear shift boot from the console base and lift it up, removing it from the gear shift lever.
2. Carefully pry up the front edge of the trim around the gearshift lever using a screwdriver, then release the two retaining tabs at the rear. Remove the cover through the gear shift lever.
3. Remove the storage compartment, then release the console cover from its top.
4. Remove the now easily visible screws securing the upper console to the center console base and remove the upper console.
5. Remove the small plastic caps (if they are installed) and remove the screws securing the base of the center console to the floor.
6. Disconnect the front section of the center console base from the retaining tab on the floor and remove the entire assembly from the vehicle.
7. Installation is carried out by performing the above steps in reverse order.
Long console
8. Release the gear shift boot from the console base and lift it up off the gear shift lever.
9. Carefully pry up the front edge of the trim around the gearshift lever using a screwdriver, then release the two retaining tabs at the rear. Remove the cover through the gear shift lever.
10. Remove the two lower screws on the console cover, then lift the cover and release the retaining tabs at the top (see photo). Remove the cover.
11. Remove the two lower screws securing the top console, detach the top console from the base and remove the top console (see photo 39.11).
Photo 39.11 Remove the two screws securing the upper console
12. Carefully remove the small plastic cover and unscrew the screw securing the console base in front of the handbrake lever (see photo 39.12). Remove the second mounting screw located behind the handbrake lever.
Photo 39.12 Remove the plastic cover to expose the console base mounting screw
13. Set the handbrake lever as high as possible and remove the console base towards the rear to release it from the retaining lug at the front. Slide the console relative to the handbrake lever and gear shift lever and remove the console from the vehicle. Note that if there is too little space to fit the console into place, it may be necessary to temporarily disturb the handbrake adjustment to allow the lever to be raised high enough.
14. Installation is carried out by performing the above steps in reverse order.
Figure 11.54. Two types of center console design.; 1. Center console; 2. Lid; 3. Upper console; 4. Compartment for small items
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