Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Center Console Armrest Replacement




Center Console Armrest Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
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NOTE:

- Take care not to scratch the center console.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Remove the center console Center Console Removal / Installation.

2. Remove the screws securing the driver's side panel (A) and the passenger's side panel (B) from the console box (C), and slide both panels forward to release the ribs (D) from the hooks (E) of the box, then remove both panels.





3. Open the console armrest (F), and remove the box tray (G) by pulling it up.

4. If necessary, remove the screws, then remove the console bracket (A) from behind the console box (B).






5. If necessary, remove the screws, then remove the left side duct (A) and the right side duct (B) from the console box (C).






6. Close the console armrest. Remove the screws, then remove the box trim (A) from behind the console box (B).






7. Remove the left box rail (A) and the right box rail (B) from the console box (C).

1. Open the console armrest.

2. Remove the screws.

3. Pull up both box rails from the console box.





8. Remove the E-clips (A) and the hinge pin (B) from the console armrest (C) and the console box (D).






9. From the rear side of the console box (A), release both opening springs (B) from the bosses (C), and close the console armrest (D). This rotates both opening springs into the notches (E) of the box.






10. While releasing both gear areas (A) of the console armrest (B) from the console box (C) and releasing both opening springs (D) from the armrest, slide the armrest rearward, then remove it. Remove the opening springs from the console box.





11. Install the armrest in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Replace the E-clips with new ones.
- Make sure the ribs of both side panels are engaged to the hooks of the console box securely.