Center Console Panel Removal/Installation
NOTE:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • Take care not to scratch the front seat, the dashboard, and the related parts.
  • When removing components, use the trim tools or equivalent.
  • LHD model is shown; RHD model is symmetrical.
  1. M/T model except Type-S: Lower the shift lever boot (A) to release the hooks (B) from the boot, then remove the shift knob (C).
  1. M/T model Type-S: Lower the shift lever boot (A) to release the hooks (B) from the spacer (C). Using a 17 mm wrench, loosen the spacer, then remove the shift knob (D) and the spacer.
  1. Remove the center console panel (A).
    -1.
    Open the ashtray lid (B) and the cigarette lighter lid (C).
    -2.
    Gently pull the front edge of the panel up by hand to make a gap, and pry the panel with the appropriate trim tool to detach the front clips (D, E).
    -3.
    With the appropriate trim tool, hook the edge of the panel beside the parking brake lever up to detach the clip (F).
    -4.
    Pull the panel up to detach the clips (G) along the edge of the panel.
    -5.
    With seat heater: Disconnect the driver's seat heater switch connector (H) and the front passenger's seat heater switch connector (I).
  1. Remove the screws (A, B), then separate the front panel (C), the rear panel (D), and the beverage holder (E).
  1. M/T model: Remove the screws (F), then remove the shift lever boot (G).
M/T model
A/T model
  1. Install the console panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
    • If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
    • Push the clips and the hook into place securely.
    • Type-S: Install the shift knob in numbered sequence.
      • -
      Turn the spacer (A) until spacer contacts with shaft (B).
      -
      Turn the shift knob (C) until shift knob contacts with spacer.
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      Tighten the spacer when the shift pattern turn to front of vehicle, by turning back knob (amount of turning back: 360 ° MAX).