Removing and installing the central console (Mondeo 1 and 2)

Removal

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the ashtray from the front panel and pull out the cigarette lighter trim (see Fig. 30.2, a, b).

Models with non-automatic transmission

3. Remove the shift lever handle. Pry the boot up and remove it through the top of the lever (see Fig. 30.3,a,b).

Models with automatic transmission

4. Remove the selector handle mounting screw (see Fig. 30.4).





5. Using a screwdriver, carefully remove the selector panel. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Remove the handle and selector panel.

6. Disconnect the electrical connectors and release the wiring from the fastening inside the remote control.

All models

7. Remove the adaptive suspension sensor (if equipped - see Chapter 12).

8. Lift and remove the rubber mat (if present) from the base of the rear compartment of the remote control.

9. Also remove the coin box (if present).

10. Remove the plastic caps (if any) and then unscrew the central console mounting screws. They are located on the sides of the console, on its top surface and inside the cassette storage section. The screws with washers are installed on the sides of the console. The front screws are smaller than the others and are black (see Fig. 30.10, a-g).





11. Fully tighten the parking brake lever. On later models, you may need to release the spring from the parking brake ratchet to raise the brake lever high enough when removing the remote control.



12. Remove the central console, removing its cover through the brake lever (see Fig. 30.12, a, b).



13. Disconnect the cigarette lighter wiring (see Fig. 30.13).

Installation

14. Installation - in the reverse order of removal.

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