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/InstallationFront Seat Belt Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling the front seat belt (pre-tensioner seat belt) improperly can accidentally
deploy the pre-tensioner seat belt, which may seriously injure you. Read the
air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the front seat
belt.
(See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE W ...
Crash Zone Sensor Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the crash zone sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the air
bags and pre-tensioner seat belts, which may seriously injure you. Read the
air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the crash zone
sensor..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
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When Liftgate Cannot be Opened
When Liftgate Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system
and the liftgate can not be opened, perform the following procedure as an emergency
measure to Open it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior surface of the liftgate with
a flathead sc ...