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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Fully extend the telescopic steering wheel.
  2. Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  3. Disable the SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  4. Remove the storage bins or CD changer as needed. Refer to Front Floor Console Compartment Replacement or Remote Compact Disc Player Replacement in Entertainment.
  5. Remove the console trim plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement .
  6. Remove the left console panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  7. Remove the right console panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  8. Disconnect the shifter cable from the shifter and remove the bolt securing the shift cable to the front bracket. Refer to Shift Cable Replacement in Automatic Transaxle.
  9. Disconnect park lock electrical connector.
  10. Disconnect the park lock cable from the shifter. Refer to Park Lock Cable Replacement in Automatic Transaxle.

  11. Object Number: 105557  Size: SH
  12. Remove the cover (1) from the floor of the storage bin.

  13. Object Number: 105560  Size: SH
  14. Disconnect the electrical connectors (1, 2, 3) from both side openings at the front of the console.
  15. Remove the fasteners securing both front seats and move the seats rearward to allow access to the center console. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.

  16. Object Number: 105564  Size: MH
  17. Remove the 2 bolts (1) securing the metal bracket arms to the floor.

  18. Object Number: 105564  Size: MH
  19. Remove the 2 nuts (2) from console rear to floor pan.

  20. Object Number: 105563  Size: SH
  21. Remove the 2 fasteners (2) from the console (1) to the IP lower.
  22. Important: Use care when removing the console. The metal bracket can come into contact with the seats and damage the material.

  23. Lift up the rear of the console and slide rearward.
  24. Feed the wiring harness out of the shifter opening and the left side of the console.
  25. Remove the console.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Use care when installing the console. The metal bracket can come into contact with the seats and damage the material.

  1. Position the console assembly into position and feed wiring harness back into original position.
  2. Lift up on the rear of the console and slide forward to align the front edges of the console with the IP lower and place the rear of console onto the rear studs.

  3. Object Number: 105563  Size: SH

    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.

  4. Install the 2 fasteners (2) from the console into IP lower bracket.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 105564  Size: MH
  6. Install the 2 nuts (2) to the floor studs in the console bucket.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 105564  Size: MH
  8. Install the fasteners (1) to the metal bracket arms on the console.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  10. Install the seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.

  11. Object Number: 105560  Size: SH
  12. Connect the electrical connectors (1, 2, 3) on both sides of the console.

  13. Object Number: 105557  Size: SH
  14. Install the cover (1) to the floor of the storage bin.
  15. Install the park lock cable to the shifter. Refer to Park Lock Cable Replacement in Automatic Transaxle.
  16. Connect the park lock electrical connector.
  17. Connect the shift cable to the shifter and install the shifter cable retaining bolt to the bracket. Refer to Shift Cable Replacement in Automatic Transaxle.
  18. Install the left console panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  19. Install the right console panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  20. Install the console trim plate. Console Trim Plate Replacement .
  21. Install the storage bins or CD changer as needed. Refer to Front Floor Console Compartment Replacement or Remote Compact Disc Player Replacement in Entertainment.
  22. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
  23. Return the telescopic steering column to the original position.