How To: Remove/Replace 3rd Gen Center Console

[BigRondo]

This is my how to for removing & replacing the center console on the 3rd Gen Ex.

Be Sure To Check Out My Other Write-Ups:

How To: Replace Blend Door Actuator in 3rd Gen Ex

How To: Remove/Replace 3rd Gen Door Panel

How To: Install Signal Mirrors On 3rd Gen Ex

How To: Restore Faded, Yellowing Headlights

How To: Replace Multifunction Switch in 3rd Gen Ex

How To: Paint Rear Pillar Trim

How To: Replace 3rd Gen Ambient Air Temperature Sensor

How To: Test a Relay



Tools Required:

1. 7MM Socket
2. 8MM Socket
3. Ratchet
4. Large Slotted Screwdriver
5. Butter Knife of Putty Knife

Center Console Removal & Replacement Detailed Instructions:

1. Remove Center Console Upper Half

1.a. Remove rubber mat



1.b. Remove screw under mat – 7MM socket required



1.c. Pry from rear and pull out console upper half



1.d. Disconnect front power point connector & extra power source connector (Cigarette Lighter?)



1.e. View with upper half removed



2. Remove Center Console Lower Half

2.a. Disconnect rear power point connector



2.b. Pop off rear power point connector with screwdriver – be careful not to damage connector



2.c. Pop off harness with screwdriver – be careful not to damage any wires



2.d. Remove 2 front screws – 8MM socket required



2.e. Remove 2 duct screws – 8MM socket required



2.f. 4 top screws remain in place



2.g. Remove passenger side rear screw cover – butter knife or putty knife required



2.h. Remove passenger side rear screw – 8MM socket required



2.i. Remove driver side rear screw cover – butter knife or putty knife required



2.l. Remove driver side rear screw – 8MM socket required



2.j. Pull passenger side front of console away from center and toward door to disengage velcro



2.k. Pull driver side front of console away from center and toward door to disengage velcro



2.l. Lift console lower half up and out of vehicle




Removal of Center Console is Complete!



Replace Center Console

3. Reinstall Center Console Lower Half

3.a. Set console lower half back into place



3.b. Push console forward to close gap in lower duct



3.c. While pushing console forward, Install passenger side rear screw – 8MM socket required



3.d. Replace passenger side screw cover



3.e. While pushing console forward, Install driver side rear screw – 8MM socket required



3.f. Replace driver side rear screw cover



3.g. Install 2 duct screws – 8MM socket required



3.h. Install 2 front screws – 8MM socket required



3.i. Push passenger side front of console toward center to engage Velcro



3.j. Push driver side front of console toward center to engage Velcro



3.k. Push harness back into place



3.l. Push rear power point connector back into place



3.m. Connect rear power point



4. Reinstall Center Console Upper Half

4.a. Connect extra power source & front power point



4.b. Set console lower half back into position and push downward to snap into place



4.c. Install screw – 7MM socket required



4.d. Replace rubber matt



Center Console Removal & Replacement is Complete!


Thanks for looking

[Triton8273]

You just do this one for fun? lol

EDIT: NVM lol, just realized these are from the blend door thread

[BigRondo]

Originally Posted by Triton8273

You just do this one for fun? lol

EDIT: NVM lol, just realized these are from the blend door thread

You are correct!! I figured instead of telling people to check out the BDA thread, they could check out the console thread.