Ford freestar 2006 need to remove center console cup holder to look for something behind it

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2006-2007 Sonata Center Console Removal - Hyundai Forums

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There will be small plastic covers on the sides of the centre console concealing screws and under the cup holders and at the bottom of the centre console. Gently pull up on dash trims to unclip them

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. 2. Remove the four screws located inside the storage bin. 3. Remove the two screws located under the cup holder lining. 4. Disconnect the electrical connectors. 5. Remove the center console from the vehicle.

Item Part Number Description 1 060024 Floor console armrest 2 06010 Floor console storage bin 3 04338D Floor console finish panel (front) 4 044D90 Floor console finish panel (center) 5 - Floor console cup holder screws (2 required) 6 13562 Floor console cup holder 7 - Floor console front screws (2 required) 8 - Floor console rear screws (3 required) 9 - Floor console nut 10 045A36 Floor console Removal and Installation

1. Position the seats as needed to remove the console.

1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

1. Remove the floor console storage bin.
   1. Remove the 3 screws and the armrest.
   1. Remove the floor console storage bin screw.
   1. Remove the pin-type retainer.
   • Disonnect the electrical connectors.

1. Remove the floor console front finish panel.
   • Pull upward from the front of the trim panel to release the retainers.
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors.

1. Remove the floor console center finish panel.

1. If necessary, remove the 2 screws and the floor console cup holder.

1. Remove the 2 floor console front screws.

1. Remove the 3 floor console rear screws.
   • To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).

1. NOTE: Lift the console from the rear and slide it rearward to release the rear seat heater ducts from the instrument panel. Remove the nut and the floor console.
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.
   • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in ).

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

remove the cup holder and then the screws there will be 2 screws at front area of console lid,there will be nuts at rear of console towards the end ,then put gear shift in into 2or 1 pull up on ebrake handle should come up if not there maybe some bolts or nuts inside console also ,good luck

Hi Ken, I'm glad to help! Ken I have removed so many of the center consoles on Intrepids, heck I can do it in my sleep. I'm not sure how far you have gotten removing it. But there are some hidden screws under the rear cup holder. Pull the rear seat cup holder out and there is one in the very front and 2 down inside the slot. Those are the only ones you need to remove the other screws simply hold the cup holder in. The rest of the removal is very easy. Hope this helps and have an awesome day Ken!

I assume you mean the one that flips up in the center console?

If so, there are three likely issues.

1) did you slide out the retainer from the upper screw? the top screw had a cover that had to be pried off. you then took the screw out. Lastly you have to slide out the plastic retainer that the screw went into. It slides out towards the opening.

2) you have to have the cup holder partially open to remove it. the hinged part that folds up is stored in the cavity under the console when closed. you have to open the cup holder and keep pushing until the front of the cup holder lip comes up. Work the cup holder up and down until it comes out.

3) the cup holder is stuck in place due to years of spilled liquid. If you've done the above, then you can either spray soapy water on the creases around the opening and let it set, or you can apply strategic brute force.
Be aware through. if this is the center console cup holder just behind the gear shifter. There are two screws and nothing else to hold it in. Just be carefull....

Print I hope this helps you,good luck.Randy

Removal & Installation

Instrument Panel

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the center console closeout panel by removing the left and right attaching screws, then the left and right panels.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Remove the shift bezel. Remove the transmission range indicator surround bezel. Remove the two screws attaching the front floor console to the lower instrument panel. Open the cup holder and remove the two attaching screws on the bottom of the cup holder. Open the bin and remove the two attaching screws on the bottom of the bin. Remove the front floor console sidewall attaching screws, three per side. Raise the front floor console and disconnect the wiring harness. Remove the front floor console from the vehicle.
   
   

   Fig. View of front floor console and shift bezel
   
   
   

   Fig. View of front floor console, showing attaching screws
   
   

4. Remove the floor console base assembly by removing the two screws attaching the L-brackets to the instrument panel.
5. Remove the nuts attaching the floor braces to the instrument panel.
   
   

   Fig. View of floor brace, attaching nuts, center brace, and floor bracket
   

i had to remove this due to my wife pushing the center cup holder off of the track. to remove it you need to remove both side panels of the console. you can do this by pulling on the sides, they have clips holding them. i also had to unscrew the front of the console door to gain access. take your time and dont pull too hard and you should be able to get it. before doing that, try reaching your hand around the back of the console to see if you can reach. it is hollow back there. good luck

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