2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 23 - Body

CONSOLE, Center

REMOVAL

REMOVAL

Special Tools: Click to display a list of tools used in this procedure

  1. Remove the 12V power outlet. (Refer to 08 - Electrical/8W - Wiring/Power Distribution/OUTLET, Power - Removal)

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  2. Remove the 115V power outlet. (Refer to 08 - Electrical/8W - Wiring/Power Distribution/OUTLET, Power - Removal)

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  3. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, remove the rear console bezel (1) and disconnect the electrical connectors (2), if equipped.

    NOTE:

    Most knobs can be remove by hand. The motion should mimic that of a slide hammer. Constant force doesn't aid in the removal of the knob.


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  4. Slide the shift lever back towards the seat and pull in an upward motion with a "quick" snap to remove the knob.

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  5. If removal of the knob by hand is not possible wrap a shop towel or equivalent (4) around the base of the shift knob (3) and using puller C-4333A-1 or equivalent (2) and slide hammer (1), remove the shift knob from the shift lever.

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  6. On manual transmission vehicles, using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, separate the shifter boot (2) from the console bezel (1).

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  7. Remove the cup holder or ash receiver, if equipped.

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  8. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, separate the retaining clips and remove the console bezel (2).

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  9. Position the brake lever (1) into the full up position.

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  10. Remove the four screws (3) and separate the console (2).

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  11. Disconnect the electrical connectors and separate the harness supports from the console.

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  12. Remove the console.

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

  1. Position the console (2) over the shifters and brake levers and seat fully.

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  2. Install the four screws (3).

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  3. Position the bezel (2) over the shifters seat the clips fully.

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  4. Install the cup holder and ash receiver, if equipped.

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  5. If equipped, position the transfer case shifter knob (1) onto the shift shaft, a audible click should be heard when the shifter knob is fully seated.

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  6. Seat the shifter boot (2) onto the console bezel (1) and seat fully.

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  7. Connect battery negative cable.

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  8. Connect the electrical connectors (2), if equipped.

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  9. Position the rear bezel (1) back into place and seat the clips fully.

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  10. Install the 115V power outlet. (Refer to 08 - Electrical/8W - Wiring/Power Distribution/OUTLET, Power - Installation)

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  11. Install the 12V power outlet. (Refer to 08 - Electrical/8W - Wiring/Power Distribution/OUTLET, Power - Installation)

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