CAUTION:
Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Decoration panel.
b. Shift lever knob (MTX).
c. Front console box.
d. Shift panel.
e. Upper panel.
f. Rear console.
g. Side wall.
3. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and remove the front console in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2), (3), (4) while detaching clips A, clips B, hooks C, guides D.

4. Disconnect the front accessory socket connector.
5. Pull the front console in the direction of the arrow in the order of (5), (6) and remove the front console while detaching the selector lever (ATX) or shift lever (MTX).
ATX

MTX

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Console Box Removal/Installation
Glove Compartment Removal/InstallationRear Heat Duct Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Decoration panel.
b. Shift lever knob (MTX).
c. Front console box.
d. Shift panel.
e. Upper panel.
f. Rear console.
g. Side wall.
h. Front console.
i. Front scuff plate.
j. Front side trim.
k. Joint ...
M Position Switch Inspection [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Continuity Inspection
NOTE:
The M position switch is built into the selector lever component.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front console..
3. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
4. Verify that the continuity between selector lever c ...
Hood
WARNING
Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked:
A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open
while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in
a serious accident.
Opening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parke ...