Removal & Installation
- Disconnect negative battery cable and wait 2 minutes. On automatic transmission models, pull upward and remove shift lever handle. Remove shift indicator trim bezel. On manual transmission models, loosen lock nut on shift knob and remove shift knob. Remove shift boot.
- On 4WD models, Remove shift indicator trim bezel. On all models, open console lid and remove screws attaching floor of console bin to floor bracket. Remove screws attaching front of console to floor through shifter openings. See Fig 1
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- Disconnect center console harness connectors. Remove console assembly from vehicle. Remove heater duct from floor to access Air Bag Control Module (ACM).
- Remove 3 screws attaching center console rear floor mounting bracket to floor. Disconnect ACM harness connector by squeezing connector latch tabs together. Remove screws attaching ACM to floor bracket. See Fig 2
. To install, reverse removal procedure. Torque ACM mounting nuts to 65 INCH lbs. (7.3 N.m).
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