Removal Procedure
- Apply the parking brake
for additional clearance around the parking brake lever.
- Shift the transmission into SECOND (A/T), or FOURTH (M/T).
- Remove the console. Refer to
Console Replacement
.
- Grasp the shift control boot (M/T) and apply light pressure in
toward the shift control lever, to begin to release the shift boot retaining
tabs from the instrument panel (IP) accessory trim plate.
- Using light pressure, continue to release the remaining boot retaining
tabs, then lift the boot away from the trim plate.
- Open the cigar lighter
door and remove the ashtray.
- Remove the IP accessory trim plate grille.
Pry gently at the side edge with a flat-bladed screwdriver to release
the tab.
- Remove the accessory trim
plate retaining screws next to the cigar lighter and behind the ashtray.
- Remove the accessory trim plate retaining screw in the grille
opening.
- Grasp the sides of the
accessory trim plate near the curve at the base.
- Pull the trim plate rearward to release the locking tabs.
Lift the rear of the trim plate to clear the driveline tunnel studs.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the cigar lighter.
- Rotate the shift control
boot (M/T) and reposition one end down into the shifter opening in the trim
plate.
- Lift the accessory trim plate over the shifter (and shift control
boot, M/T), and remove the trim plate.
Installation Procedure
- Lower the IP accessory
trim plate over the shifter and under the parking brake lever.
Position the shift control boot (M/T) as during removal and insert the
boot up through the shifter opening in the accessory trim plate.
- Connect the electrical
connector to the cigar lighter.
- Install the trim plate
into position.
Align the locator tabs and the locking tabs to the slots.
- Begin to install the upper locator tabs and the upper locking
tabs, then work downward to install the remaining tabs.
Install the rear of the trim plate onto the driveline tunnel studs.
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.
- Install the accessory
trim plate retaining screws.
Tighten
• | Tighten the IP accessory trim plate retaining screw next to cigar
lighter to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in). |
• | Tighten the IP accessory trim plate retaining screw behind ashtray
to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in). |
• | Tighten the IP accessory trim plate retaining screw in grille
opening to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in). |
- Install the accessory
trim plate grille.
Position the grille, then push to secure.
- Install the ashtray.
- Install the console. Refer
to
Console Replacement
.
- Align the shift control boot to the IP accessory trim plate opening,
then press to lock the boot retaining tabs.
- Adjust the shape of the boot for appearance, if necessary.
- Shift the transmission into PARK (A/T), or REVERSE (M/T).
- Release the parking brake.