Attention! Models covered in this manual are equipped with an assisted restraint system (SRS), better known as «airbag system». To prevent accidental deployment of airbags, which could result in injury, be sure to deactivate the airbag system before working near components of the airbag system (see chapter 12).
1. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery (see paragraph 1 of chapter 5).
2. Using a trim remover, carefully unhook the selector lever bezel retainers, then disconnect the electrical connectors on the back of the bezel (pic. 23.2). Remove the lever bezel.
Pic. 23.2. Using a trim remover, carefully unhook the bezel fasteners from the selector levers
3. Remove the decorative covers on the front of the console (pic. 23.3).
Pic. 23.3. Remove the clips securing the decorative covers to the front
4. Remove the screws and detach the rear section of the console (pic. 23.4).
Pic. 23.4. Turn out fastening elements of back section of the console
5. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.