Center console removal

Tiny
EUYRDIMA
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  • 2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,500 MILES
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.
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Monday, January 25th, 2021 AT 11:37 AM

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Tiny
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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.
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Monday, January 25th, 2021 AT 1:57 PM

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