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I need to know how to remove the center "console" from my eclipse where the stickshift and cupholder are so I can connect a wire from my new stereo to the parking break but don't know how to remove it. How can I take it off so I can see what is underneath and possibly hook up the wire?
Disconnect the negative battery cable, then wrap the cable in insulated tape. Wait at least 60 seconds before continuing to allow the SRS system time to disable.
Remove the floor console assembly.
Remove the steering wheel and column cover(s), as outlined in Section 8.
Unfasten the retaining screws, then remove the meter (instrument cluster) bezel.
Remove the mounting screws, then remove the combination meter (instrument cluster).
Remove the radio/tape player and/or CD player and the mounting box.
Unplug the console side cover screw covers, then unfasten the retainers and remove the side covers.
Remove the sunglasses holder.
Remove the glove compartment by pushing the stoppers toward the rear of the vehicle to unlock them, then remove the glove compartment assembly.
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In order to install A Radio first follow steps of Removing the Factory Radio
#1 Open the center console, and you'll see two phillips screws at the bottom. Unscrew both of them.
#2 Remove the drink tray, and unscrew three more phillips screws. The center console is now loose enough to move.
#3 Pull the center console back a few inches to expose two more screws under the plastic part of the gear shift. Remove these screws.
#4 Pull the ashtray out of the dash, and you'll see one more phillips screw. Remove this screw and pull off the plastic panel around the factory stereo.
#5 Locate the metal tray under the factory pocket (below the stereo), and pull it out of the dash. There will be two phillips screws holding it in place; remove those, and then pull the stereo out of the dash. You'll need to unplug the wiring harness that is plugged into the back of the radio.
Now Install The New Stereo
#1 Assemble the dash kit, as shown in the instructions. Put it into the dash where you just took the stereo out. There will be a rectangular opening, and a pocket underneath. The opening is where the radio will go.
#2 Secure the dash kit by screwing in the one screw in the ash tray, and the two in the opening of the panel.
#3 Insert the metal cage that came with the stereo into the opening above the pocket. Ensure that the fit is flush with the pocket. Using a screwdriver, bend the metal tabs upward, which holds the metal cage in place.
#4 Start wiring the stereo harness to the wiring harness. Match wires color by color until all of the wires are paired. For example, if you find a purple wire coming out of the aftermarket wiring harness, plug it into a purple wire from the factory harness. You aren't touching any of the wires in your dash on this step, you are simply wiring the new stereo to the wiring harness.
To connect these wires you'll want to place a piece of heat shrink over one of the wires, strip the ends, twist both ends together, and then pull the heat shrink over the exposed metal parts of the two wires. Heat the heat shrink with a lighter until it shrinks and forms a tight bond between the two wires. When done correctly, you won't be able to pull the wires apart.
#5 Plug the aftermarket harness into the factory plug, and insert the radio back into the dash. If you find wires that don't have a match, be sure to cap them so that the ends aren't exposed. Exposed wires are what cause shorts and electrical problems.
#6 Work in reverse order to put the dash back together. The radio won't be secure in the dash until the dash is put back together.
The battery compartment is located right behind the center console in the G-class. To access it you will need to remove the cupholder assembly. It should have only 2 screws holding it down. Once you remove those screws and move the cupholder to the side you should be able to lift up the carpet so that you can remove the battery cover. If you have any problems let me know and I will try to help in anyway I can.
94-99 luminas i think are all the same as far as the dash and the console etc.... At any rate i ran into this problem so i can tell you what to do.
#1 Remove the ash tray by pulling it out n pressing the silver tab down while pulling it completely out of the dash #2 Remove the four 9/32 nuts around the perimeter of the black metal housing that held the ashtray in place #3 there are 2 more hidden 9/32 nuts right under the trim piece under the stereo. If you aren't careful you will bust ur dash apart and have to replace this all. The easy way i did it was i pulled out the broken cupholder and sawed it in half then pushed it back in so i gained easier access to the bolt locations as they are quite hidden, next pull up the bottom right corner of the radio trim piece on the dash and keep it propped with a flathead screwdriver and remove the final 2 nuts. Twist loose the cigarette lighter hookup, bend back the 2 tabs holding the old cupholder in the track to remove it and ur ready to re-install ur new cupholder
I had a problem with the back seat cup holders. You can actually remove the whole console. I took mine to the dealer and they fixed it for free. They did not even sell me my car. Here is the link to the manuals:
For the indash center cupholder, you need to remove that odd-shaped panel directly below it on the lower dash. There is 2 screws you can remove from there and then there are 2 more on the sides of the cup holder you can see from the front when the holder is in the open position... be patient and wiggle it around a little it will come out of there!
did you try just sticking meter probe or test light probe in the hole,dead center at back for indication of power to it? Careful not to touch sides if using test light, you will blow a fuse. Steady hand.
there are 4 screws. two in the front behind the cup holder and two up underneath in the cupholder bay after the cupholder is removed. they are phillips head and 8mm I believe. this is all you need to remove the cover.
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