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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear ashtray and lighter assembly from the rear of the center console. Refer to Console Ashtray/Lighter Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 568381  Size: SH
  3. Remove the 2 screws (2) from behind the rear ashtray and lighter assembly.

  4. Object Number: 568406  Size: SH
  5. Open the console compartment door.
  6. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the rear air vent cover (3) from the center console.
  7. Remove the cellular telephone docking station, if equipped with a Cellular phone, UV8. Refer to Cellular Telephone Docking Station Replacement in Cellular Communications.
  8. Remove the 2 screws (1) from the console door hinge.
  9. Remove the console door and the hinge assembly from the center console.

  10. Object Number: 568408  Size: SH
  11. Remove the screws (1) that retain the console tray (2) to the hinge.
  12. Remove the console door (2) from the hinge.

  13. Object Number: 568411  Size: SH
  14. Remove the screws (1) that retain the armrest inner trim panel (2) to the armrest.
  15. Remove the armrest inner trim panel (2).

  16. Object Number: 568412  Size: SH
  17. Remove the screws (1) that secure the console door hinge (2) to the armrest.
  18. Remove the console door hinge (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 568412  Size: SH
  1. Align the center console hinge (2) to the armrest.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the screws (1).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.6 N·m (14 lb in).


    Object Number: 568411  Size: SH
  5. Install the armrest inner trim panel (2) to the armrest.
  6. Install the screws (1) to the armrest inner trim panel (2).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.6 N·m (14 lb in).


    Object Number: 568408  Size: SH
  8. Install the console tray (2) to the console door hinge.
  9. Install the screws (1).
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.6 N·m (14 lb in).


    Object Number: 568406  Size: SH
  11. Install the cellular telephone docking station, if equipped with a Cellular phone, UV8. Refer to Cellular Telephone Docking Station Replacement in Cellular Communications.
  12. Align the console lid and hinge assembly to the center console.
  13. The center console door has alignment pins next to the top 2 hinge screws.

  14. Install the top 2 console hinge screws (1).
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.6 N·m (14 lb in).

  16. Install the air vent cover (2).

  17. Object Number: 568381  Size: SH
  18. Install the console rear cover screws (2).
  19. Install the rear ashtray and lighter assembly to the center console. Refer to Console Ashtray/Lighter Replacement .
  20. Inspect the console compartment door for proper operation.