Console Replacement

MINI-CONSOLE REMOVAL
1. Remove the transmission shift lever handle knob. For vehicles with automatic transmissions, remove shift handle by pulling handle upward.
2. For vehicles with a manual transmission, loosen the locknut and unthread the shift knob from the shaft.
3. Remove the automatic transmission and transfer case shift indicator bezel by prying upward to release them.
4. Disconnect the lamp socket from the bezel.
5. Remove the console retaining screws.
6. Disconnect the wire harness connector.
7. Remove the mini-console from the transmission tunnel.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the mini-console on the transmission tunnel, connect the wire harness connector and install the retaining screws. Tighten the screws to 1 Nm (13 in. lbs.) torque.
2. Position the shift indicator bezel at the console and connect the lamp socket to the bezel. Install the bezel in the console.
3. Install the shift lever handle/knob. For automatic transmissions, push the handle downward until it is engaged. For manual transmissions, thread the knob onto the shaft and tighten the locknut.

Park Brake Cover With Mini-Console:

PARKING BRAKE HANDLE COVER REMOVAL
1. Detach the rear of the cover from the base and pivot it upward.
2. Remove the retaining screws from the cover base.
3. Remove the trim cover from the from the floor.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the cover on the floor and install the retaining screws.
2. Pivot the cover to the closed position and engage the locking tab.

Full Console:

FULL FLOOR CONSOLE REMOVAL
1. Remove the transmission shift lever handle knob. For automatic transmissions, pull the handle straight upward to remove it. For manual transmissions, loosen the locknut and unthread the shift knob from the shaft.
2. Remove the automatic transmission shift indicator bezel. Remove the transfer case shift indicator bezel (if equipped) or cover plate from the console.

Outside Mirror Remote Control Switch:

3. If equipped, insert a thin-blade tool under the edge of the outside mirror remote control switch and pry outward to detach it from the console. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the switch.
4. Remove the cover retaining screws and remove the cover from the console.
5. Remove the remainder of the console attaching screws from the brackets and disconnect the wire harness connector.
6. Separate the console floor air duct from the air outlet duct.
7. Remove the console and air duct from the floor.
8. Separate the floor air duct from the console.
9. Remove the retaining screws and detach the floor duct from the heater housing, if necessary.
10. Remove the console support brackets.

NOTE: The brackets are attached directly to the floor panel below the carpet.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the console support brackets, if removed. Tighten the screws to 1 Nm (11 in. lbs.) torque.
2. Attach the floor duct to the heater housing, if removed. Tighten the screws to 1 Nm (11 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Attach the air duct to the console.
4. Position the console on the floor, attach the air duct to the air outlet duct, connect the wire harness connector and install the console retaining screws in the brackets. Tighten the screws to 1 Nm (11 in. lbs.) torque.
5. Install the console cover and shift indicator bezels (or cover plate). Tighten the screws to 1 Nm (11 in. lbs.) torque.
6. If equipped:
- Connect the wire harness connector to the outside mirror remote control switch.
- Insert the switch into the console hole.
- Push inward to engage the retaining clips.
7. Install the shift lever handle/knob.