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Center console disasembly instructions . we are trying to remove the center console

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Wayne Fellows

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Base Console, Floor, Ranger, Explorer Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the two oval covers from the sides of the floor console. Remove the four (two on each side) retaining bolts. Lift or remove the front seat center armrest (644A22) from the floor console.
  1. Remove one screw from the top rear end of the floor console (directly under the front seat center armrest.
  1. Remove four screws retaining the utility tray beverage holder to floor console. Lift or remove the utility tray beverage holder from the console.
  1. Remove two screws (directly under the utility tray beverage holder) retaining the front end of the floor console to the console panel front mounting bracket.
  1. Lift the floor console from the front and rear console panel mounting brackets.

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  • Anonymous Apr 20, 2013

    Wayne: Thanks, that was the answer. I was afraid to force anything in fear of breaking something.

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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

See Figures 1 and 2
The following procedure is a general procedure for console removal. You may have to modify or skip certain steps depending upon your vehicle.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the shift knob, floor compartment door and console trim plate.
  3. Remove the instrument panel accessory trim plate.
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0900c152800900b7.jpg enlarge_icon.gifenlarge_tooltip.gif Fig. Fig. 1: Remove the retainers, unplug the connector, then remove the console door
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  2. Remove the console side trim panels.
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0900c152800900b8.jpg enlarge_icon.gifenlarge_tooltip.gif Fig. Fig. 2: Exploded view of a typical console mounting
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  1. Position the console in the vehicle by placing the front tab of the console into the instrument panel slot, making sure to align the screw holes.
  2. Attach the electrical connectors as tagged during removal.
  3. The remaining of installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Tighten the console retaining screws to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
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