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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saab 🢒 2006 🢒 9-7x 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Console Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving.
  2. Remove the floor shift control knob. Refer to Floor Shift Control Knob Replacement .
  3. Remove the center console shift lever bezel. Refer to Console Shift Lever Bezel Replacement .
  4. Remove the console storage compartment. Refer to Front Floor Console Compartment Replacement .
  5. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Replacement .
  6. Remove the 4 screws.

    7. Object Number: 741613 Size: SH
  7. Adjust the parking brake to the full-up, or fully engaged position.
  8. Slide the console rearward and raise the rear of the console in order to expose the electrical connectors.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connectors as necessary.
  10. Adjust the parking brake to approximately the halfway position.
  11. Remove the center console from the vehicle.
  12. If replacing the floor console base, remove the following and retain for transfer:
    13. 12.1. Remove the HVAC control module (if equipped).
    12.2. Remove the armrest.
    12.3. Remove the HVAC module and duct assembly.
    12.4. Remove the cupholder.
    12.5. Remove the HVAC upper duct.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 741613 Size: SH
  1. If replacing the floor console base, install the following:
    2. 1.1. Install the HVAC upper duct.
    1.2. Install the cupholder.
    1.3. Install the HVAC module and duct assembly.
    1.4. Install the armrest.
    1.5. Install the HVAC control module (if equipped).
  2. Position the center console to the vehicle.
  3. Adjust the parking brake to the full-up, or fully engaged position.
  4. Connect the electrical connectors as necessary.
  5. Lower the rear of the console and slide the console forward into position.
  6. Ensure that the 2 retaining ears on the front extensions of the console are fully engaged to the lower instrument panel (I/P).

    7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Install the center console retaining screws.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  8. Install the console storage compartment. Refer to Front Floor Console Compartment Replacement .
  9. Install the center console shift lever bezel. Refer to Console Shift Lever Bezel Replacement .
  10. Install the floor shift control knob. Refer to Floor Shift Control Knob Replacement .
  11. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Replacement .
  12. Remove the blocks from the vehicle.