Repair Procedure

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Console Disassembly

1. Record the customer's audio presets. Take note of the customer's seat positions and settings.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Open the hood and disconnect the battery.

4. Turn the ignition to the "ACC" position and place the shift selector lever in the "D" position.





5. Using a resin-type trim tool, lift the floor plate from the bottom of the floor console storage box. There is a notch in the plate towards the rear of the console (see photo).

NOTE:
Using a screwdriver can scratch the surface. Ensure that the tool used will not scratch or otherwise damage the surface.





6. Remove the floor console retaining screws in the bottom of the storage area.

7. Disconnect the power outlet connection (if equipped).





8. Remove the shifter panel by prying around the edges using a resin-type trim removal tool.

NOTE:
Ensure that the tool used will not scratch or otherwise damage visible surfaces.





9. Disconnect the accessory power connector and the connector for the heated seats (if equipped).

10. Lift the shifter panel carefully and set it aside.





11. Remove the center trim panel using a trim tool.

NOTE:
Ensure that the tool used will not scratch or otherwise damage visible surfaces.





12. Remove the two HVAC harness connectors from the control unit.





13. Remove the center console storage box. Carefully pry it using a trim removal tool.

NOTE:
Ensure that the tool used will not scratch or otherwise damage visible surfaces.





14. Carefully remove the retaining clips for the accessory power connector harness.





15. Remove 2 screws from the floor console at the front of the shifter.





16. Remove the clips at each side of the console (footwell area).

NOTE:
Ensure that the tool used will not scratch or otherwise damage visible surfaces.

17. Take hold of the floor console at the rear and rotate it upwards until it clears the hand brake lever and the shift lever. Then pull the floor console assembly rearward until the front edge clears the center console. Lift the floor console clear and set it aside.

18. Return the selector lever to the "P" position and the key to the "LOCK" position.