Service Procedure

1. Apply the park brake and place the gear shift in the "Neutral" position.

2. Move both front seats to the full forward position.





3. Using a plastic trim stick, carefully remove and save the console right and left side rear retaining bolt access covers (Figure 1)

4. Remove and save the console right and left side rear retaining bolts.

5. Move the drivers seat to the full rearward position.





6. Lift the battery access panel located under the passenger seat and loosen, but do not disconnect, the negative battery cable at the battery post (Figure 2).

7. Move the passenger seat to the full rearward position.





8. Reach under the passenger seat, lift the battery access panel and disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery post.

WARNING:
Make sure to isolate the negative battery cable from the negative battery post to prevent accidental airbag deployment.

WARNING:
Failure to disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable from the negative battery post could cause an unintended airbag deployment during the repair.

9. Use the following procedure to remove the gear shift knob from the gear shift stalk:





a. Using a plastic trim stick and a gentle prying motion, disengage the chrome shift knob trim ring (Figure 3).





b. Carefully pull the gear shift knob retaining pin (Figure 4).

c. Pull the gear shift knob from the gear shift stalk.





10. Remove the console top cover (Figure 5).

NOTE:
There are no fasteners that secure the top cover into position. This is a snap fit component.





11. Carefully remove the right and left console side covers (Figure 6).





12. Disconnect the gear shift electrical connectors (Figure 7).

13. Remove and save the three gear shift retaining bolts (Figure 7).

14. Lift the gear shift assembly up and carefully set the assembly aside.

NOTE:
Do not disconnect the gear shift cables from the gear shift assembly.

15. Remove and save the two console lower fasteners located on the side of the console body.





16. Remove and save the two console upper fasteners (Figure 8).

17. Disconnect the two right side console electrical connectors.

18. Unclip the wiring harness from the console.

19. Disconnect the left side console electrical connectors.

20. Carefully lift the console from the vehicle and remove.





21. Disconnect the two Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module yellow electrical connectors (Figure 9).

22. Remove and save the three ORC module retaining nuts (Figure 9).

23. Remove and discard the original ORC module.

24. Install the new ORC module into position. Tighten the three ORC module retaining nuts to 80 in. lbs. (9 Nm).

NOTE:
When the ORC module is correctly positioned, the orientation arrow on the ORC module label will point forward in the vehicle.

25. Connect the two yellow ORC module electrical connectors (Figure 9).

NOTE:
The yellow electrical connectors are keyed differently to prevent incorrect installation. Also make sure that the electrical connector locks are fully engaged.

26. Install the console assembly into position in the vehicle.

27. Install the console upper and lower fasteners.

28. Connect the left and right side console electrical connectors and clip the wire harness into position.

29. Move the gear shift assembly into position and install the three retaining bolts. Tighten the gear shift retaining bolts to 62 in. lbs. (7 Nm) (Figure 7).

30. Install the right and left console side covers (Figure 6).

31. Install the console top cover (Figure 5).

32. Install the gear shift knob, retaining pin and chrome shift knob trim ring (Figures 3 and 4).

33. Connect wiTECH to the vehicle.

34. With no one else in the vehicle, carefully reach under the passenger seat, open the battery access panel, and connect the negative battery cable.

35. Move both front seats to the full forward position.

36. Open the battery access panel and tighten the negative battery cable at the battery post.

37. Install the console right and left side rear retaining bolts.

38. Install the console right and left side rear retaining bolt access covers.

39. Move the both front seats rearward to a normal driving position.

40. Carefully remove and save the "Push-to-Start" cap from the starter button and insert the key Frequency Operated Button (FOB).

41. Turn the ignition key FOB to the run position and erase all Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) using wiTECH.

42. Turn the key FOB to the "OFF" position.

43. Wait 15 seconds and then turn the key FOB to the "RUN" position.

44. Watch the instrument panel airbag warning light. It should stay on for approximately 6 to 8 seconds and then turn off.

45. Turn the key FOB to the "OFF" position and remove wiTECH from the vehicle.

46. Remove the key FOB from the ignition and install the "Push-to-Start" switch cap.