NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the OFF position if disconnecting the passenger airbag deactivation (PAD) indicator electrical connector. Otherwise, a DTC will be set in the restraints control module (RCM) memory and must be cleared before releasing the vehicle.
Upper Instrument Panel Center Finish Panel (17)
1) Position the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2) Remove the upper instrument panel center finish panel (17).
* Pull the upper instrument panel center finish panel outward.
* Disconnect the electrical connector.
Lower Instrument Panel Center Finish Panel (18)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
* Depress the parking brake pedal.
* Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
* Disengage the shifter boot trim ring.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
* Remove the transmission selector lever trim ring.
All vehicles
1) Remove the floor console storage bin.
2) Remove the floor console finish panel.
* If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors.
3) Remove the lower instrument panel center finish panel.
* Pull outward to release the retaining clips.
* Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Middle Instrument Panel Center Finish Panel (20)
1) Remove the 4 middle instrument panel center finish panel screws (19).
2) Remove the middle instrument panel center finish panel (20).
* Pull outward to release the retaining clips.
* Disconnect the electrical connectors.
You only need to remove the console storage bin and top cover, not the entire console. Both of them pull straight up, and both have only clips.
Also, the upper and lower center panels are definitely held on only with clips, and they both pull straight back. Pull them out carefully, and they will unsnap.
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