Lincoln Corsair: Instrument Panel and Console / Removal and Installation - Floor Console

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove both front seats.
   Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Release the clips and remove the floor console rear trim panel.
   
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.
     

1. Open the arm rest.
   

1. 
   Remove the floor console LH side trim panel.
   
   1. Remove the floor console LH side trim panel bolt.
      
   2. Release the floor console LH side trim panel clips.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the push pins and the lower RH insulation panel.
   
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.
     

1. On RH side.
   Release the clips and remove the fuse block trim panel.
   

1. 
   Remove the floor console RH side trim panel.
   

   1. NOTICE: The pin-type retainer must be cut prior to removal or the climate control housing may be damaged.

      Cut and discard the RH side trim panel pin-type retainer.
      Use the General Equipment: Side Cutter Pliers
   2. Release the floor console RH side trim panel clips.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. 
   Remove the bolts and the floor console.
   
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
     Torque: 28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTE: Anytime the parking brake switch electrical connector has been disconnected, the EPB (electric parking brake) system is deactivated and a DTC (diagnostic trouble code) is stored in the ABS (anit-lock brake system) module. Perform the following EBP step to restore the system and clear the ABS module DTC.

   Apply and release the parking brake twice within 5 seconds, pausing with the switch in the NEUTRAL position for approximately one-half second between each apply and release.