Rear Console Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Grasp the shaded area shown in the figure, and pull the console panel in the direction of the arrow (1) and remove it while detaching clips A.

Fig 1: Rear Console Panel
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Pull the console panel in the direction of the arrow (2) and remove it while detaching clips B.

Fig 2: Pulling Console Panel
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Remove the cushion tape, then remove screws C.

Fig 3: Identifying Cushion Tape And Screws
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Remove the upper panel. (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Pull the console up in the direction of the arrow (3) and remove it while detaching clips D, guides E.

Fig 4: Upper Panel
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Disconnect the center accessory socket connector and auxiliary jack/USB port connector.
Pull the rear console in the direction of the arrow (4) and remove it from the front console while detaching clips F, guides G.

Fig 5: Pulling Rear Console
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Remove the rear console in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure.

Fig 6: Rear Console
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Install in the reverse order of removal.