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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 639917  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear storage compartment from the front floor console.
  2. Remove the front floor console trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 289503  Size: SH
  4. Remove the horseshoe clip (1) from the shift control knob. Remove the shift control knob.
  5. Disengage the transmission shift plate retainers from the transmission shift control assembly. Remove the transmission shift plate.

  6. Object Number: 326124  Size: SH
  7. Remove the rear bolts from the front of the floor console in the rear storage compartment.
  8. Remove the center bolts front floor console at the transaxle shift lever mounting bracket.
  9. Remove the front bolts from the front floor console.

  10. Object Number: 311756  Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  12. Pull the front floor console rearward in order to release the console from the guide pins in the instrument panel (IP).
  13. Remove the front floor console from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 311756  Size: SH
  1. Position the front floor console to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors.
  3. Align the front floor console to the guide pins in the instrument panel
  4. Push the front floor console forward into the IP until the console guide pins are fully seated.

  5. Object Number: 326124  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.

  6. Install the front floor console center bolts at the transaxle shift lever mounting bracket.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  8. Install the front floor console rear bolts in the rear storage compartment.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  10. Install the front bolts to the front floor console.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 289503  Size: SH
  12. Install the transmission shift plate to the transmission shift control assembly. Make sure the transmission shift plate retainers are completely engaged.
  13. Install the shift control knob. Install the horseshoe clip (1) to the shift control knob.
  14. Install the front floor console trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement .

  15. Object Number: 639915  Size: SH
  16. Install the rear storage compartment to the front floor console.