Center console removal

2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
150,500 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Last month I had to swap a SIM card to another phone, and unfortunately it fell by accident on the part between the cupholder lid and the frame. seems that I have to remove the entire center console to take the SIM card out. Any tips on it? Pictures would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Jan 25, 2021 at 11:37 AM
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Hello.

Remove instrument cluster finish panel assembly center.

A. using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips and the 2 claws (check the picture 1 bellow).
set the shift lever in the N position.

B. disconnect the connector ,then remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly center.

C. remove floor carpet cover center LH
remove the 2 clips and the floor carpet cover center LH check picture 2 below.
remove floor carpet cover center RH.

D. remove front seat armrest assembly center
using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the seat armrest cover LH. check picture 3 below.
Hint: tape the screwdriver tip, before use.
remove the bolt and the front seat armrest assembly center.

E. remove console box assembly. check picture 4 below.
cover the parts indicated in the illustration with protective tape to prevent them from being damaged.
Remove the 3 screws(B)
Remove the 2 console caps and the 2 screws (J)
Remove the 2 bolts (K)
Pull the console box assembly towards the rear of the vehicle and disengage the 2 clips, and then remove the console box assembly.
Note: be careful not to damage the bottom of the instrument panel safety pad when removing the console box assembly.

Hope these helps.

Thank you.
Jan 25, 2021 at 1:57 PM