Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Clip Remover

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
2. Remove the LH and RH front bucket seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.
3. Remove the rear HVAC control assembly. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC - Manual.




Important: Insert a small flat-bladed tool and gently pry under the rear edge of the bolt covers.

4. Remove the floor console rear bolt covers and retaining bolts.



5. Use the J 38778 in order to remove the front console HVAC duct pushpins from the HVAC module.



6. Remove the floor console front retaining bolts.

Important: Push inward on the IP console support bracket in order to release the console top guide pins.

7. Pull the front floor console rearward to release it from the instrument panel.
8. Disconnect the floor console harness electrical connector.
9. Remove the front floor console from the vehicle.

1. Install the front floor console to the vehicle.
2. Connect the floor console harness electrical connector.
3. Align the front floor console guide pins into the instrument panel support bracket.
4. Align the front floor console to the front floor console mounting brackets.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Install the front floor console front retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the front floor console front bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).




6. Install the front console HVAC duct pushpins to the HVAC module.



7. Install the front floor console rear bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the front floor console rear bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

8. Install floor console rear bolt covers.
9. Install the rear HVAC control assembly. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC - Manual.
10. Install the LH and RH front bucket seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.
11. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.