[jpark]

Removal and Installation

Vehicles with a manual transmission

1) Depress the parking brake pedal.

2) Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.

All vehicles

3) Position the seats forward and remove the 2 floor console rear bolts (1).
* To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

4) Position the seats rearward.

Vehicles with an automatic transmission

5) Remove the transmission selector lever trim ring (2).

Vehicles with a manual transmission

6) Disengage the shifter boot trim ring.

All vehicles

7) Remove the floor console storage bin (3).

8) Remove the floor console finish panel (4).
* If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors.

9) Remove the 8 floor console bolts (5) and remove the floor console.

10) To install, reverse the removal procedure.

 

[jonas1022]

OK JP, why did you post this?

 

[Blood Junkie]

OK JP, why did you post this?

It's a pre-emptive strike.

When someone comes on here asking "How do I remove the centre console on my '08?" They'll most likely get a link to this thread.

it's better to do these things when you've got the time, rather than when someone needs a quick reply.

Plus JPs just a helpful chap......Or bored.....I'm not sure which.......... :yes:

 

[jonas1022]

Cool beans in any case... :thumb:

 

[tang]

jpark, I couldn't find the thread but is the wiring for the 110v power plug already underneath the console...? I am looking at this right now (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... MEWAX%3AIT) and it looks really tempting (and the other pieces are all available on eBay too)... but it would be pointless if there wasn't any wiring back there. Can it be done? LMK!

 

[oskerb]

This is my wirte up on this
PICS
http://www.escape-city.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=5068

 

[sirscottyog]

Does this work for the 2011?

 

[tang]

Does this work for the 2011?

You bet it will.

 

[Squishy]

I'll change the title to reflect that.

 

[Teri]

Trim ring around the gear shift on my brand new Escape Ltd. was scratched at dealership today while being serviced, and I'd rather replace the piece myself than take it back to the dealer. Is a specialty tool required to remove the trim ring, or does it simply pop in/out of the console? Seems like a pretty tight fit and I don't want to force it.

 

[slavrenz]

Trim ring around the gear shift on my brand new Escape Ltd. was scratched at dealership today while being serviced, and I'd rather replace the piece myself than take it back to the dealer. Is a specialty tool required to remove the trim ring, or does it simply pop in/out of the console? Seems like a pretty tight fit and I don't want to force it.

It just pops out. Just wrap a small flathead screwdriver with tape and stick it under the edge of the ring.

 

[Teri]

Great, thanks. I'll give that a try.

 

[raysfan]

This is me taking mine out...

2008-2012 Ford Escape Console Removal

This video shows in detail how to remove the center console from a second generation Ford Escape (2008-2012)

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