2007 toyota sieanna overhead console removal -- After removing the screws at the rear, how do you detach the front part? thanks

Move the seats forward to access the rear bolts.

You didn't state a year. But all overhead parts that I have pulled, just pop out. Held in with clips. On some older models you have to open doors and find the screws to take the whole console down. Screws out and it hinges down and out.

Following the steps below on your Audi Q3:

1 Unhook the negative (black) battery cable with your pliers. The overhead console contains electrical connections; disconnecting the negative battery cable prevents shock.

2 Open the sunglasses holder (the compartment closest to the front auxiliary controls). Remove the Phillips screw from inside the holder.

3 Disconnect the electrical connections to remove the console. Squeeze the tabs on the outside of the electrical connections to disconnect them. Lower the overhead console from the headliner.

4 There are connections at the rear (dome light) and connections at the front (auxiliary controls).

short answer: bar room.
remove both ends, it's out.
my guess, is the console end has you , wondering>?
remove it. and worry no more.

long tech answer (see alldata.com or FSM)
the is covered in the FSM.
and varies by model and sub model as they can have different consoles and can vary by country.
some cars the car seats need to come out. to get to console screws.
but not this car.
the USA spec.car has clips (pull em) and screws.
top down. the beverage holder has screws, the other parts pull up
and clips pop out, the center console box has a rug and clips under there. we just pull them off, by using a plastic pry lever.

here is a quote.
Remove the center console as follows.

• If equipped with manual transaxle, remove the shifter knob
• Detach the center console retaining clips and pull the assembly upward
• If equipped with heated seats, detach the heat switch connectors
• Pry up on the right side of the console pocket, detach the clips and remove the pocket
• Remove the screws, detach the clips and disconnect the front power accessory connector
• Open the console lid and remove the console mat
• If equipped, disconnect the rear accessory power socket electrical connector
• Remove the console retaining screws and remove the console from the vehicle.

usually the cable goes into a boxed in area, below the shifter
with seals to keep exhaust out or car. so below the shiter
on and automatic car, the cable attaches to the bottom of the shifting
lever. a clip hold is in place the cable.
if car is M/T (stick) then say so. i posted above due to 90% being A/T

now my question, why not say reason for this. symptoms.
this cable almost never fails.

Hi Bob,

That is a really common issue with the tacoma overhead console. Components on the board oxidize and the unit fails. We fix these on a routine basis, have a warranty, and removal instructions; check it out www.autoclockrepair.com. Please let me know if I can help, thanks!

SECTION 412-04: Control Components 1998 Contour/Mystique Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 09/14/2001 Climate Control Assembly Removal

1. Remove the radio chassis. For additional information, refer to Section 415-01.

Audio Unit
Special Tool(s) Remover, Radio
415-001 (T87P-19061-A)
Removal

1. NOTE: Make sure the audio unit key code is available before disconnecting the audio unit electrical connectors and note the audio unit station presets.
   Using the special tool, detach the audio unit.
   • Insert the Radio removal tool into the locating holes until they click into place.
   1. Pull the tools gently to the left and right of the audio unit to release the locking tangs.
   1. Pull the audio unit out of the instrument panel.

1. Remove the audio unit.
   1. Disconnect the power electrical connector.
   1. Disconnect the audioline/speaker electrical connector.
   1. Disconnect the antenna cable.

Installation

1. NOTE: When installing the audio unit make sure the rear support engages on the carrier.
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   • Enter the audio unit keycode and re-program the pre-set audio unit stations

1. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to Section 501-12.

Floor Console - Vehicles with Automatic Transaxle Removal

1. WARNING: Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery cables before removing the floor console. Failure to follow this instruction may increase the possibility of accidentally deploying the air bag(s) and may cause personal injury.
   Disconnect the battery ground cable.
   • Wait one minute.

1. NOTE: Contour shown, SVT similar.
   Remove the rear floor console screws.
   • Move seat fully forward.

1. Fully apply the parking brake.

1. Detach the shift indicator selector bezel.

1. Detach the shift bezel from the selector housing.
   1. Remove three bolts.
   1. Detach shift bezel from the console.

1. NOTE: The rear floor console must be raised to disengage the front retaining clips.
   Raise and remove the rear floor console.

1. Remove the four front floor console retaining screws.

1. Detach the front floor console.
   1. Set the gearshift lever into position 1.
      Partially remove the front floor console.

1. Disconnect the cigar lighter electrical connections and remove the front center console.

1. Remove the control opening finish panel.
   1. Remove the four screws.
   1. Disconnect the headlamp dimmer switch electrical connector.
   1. Remove the panel.

1. Remove the climate control assembly screws.

1. Remove the climate control assembly.
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors
   • Disconnect the vacuum harness connector.

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Hi, I'm not familiar with your car, but I copied the procedure below from autozone.com. Thanks for using FixYa!

Removal & Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Reposition the transaxle shift lever to the LOW position.
4. Remove the console trim plate using the following procedure:
   1. Pull the trim plate upwards, starting at the front and working back to release the tabs at the retainers.
   2. Detach the electrical connectors from the driver's seat heater switch, if equipped.
   3. Remove the trim plate from the vehicle.
   
   
5. Remove the rubber mat from the storage compartment in the console. Remove the screws from the storage compartment.
6. Remove the screws from the console mounting bracket at the rear of the transaxle shifter lever.
7. Remove the screws from the forward edge of the console.
8. Detach the electrical connectors and pull the console rearward to release the tabs from the retainers in the instrument panel. Remove the console from the vehicle.
9. Installation is the reverse of the removal process. Align the console over the transaxle shifter and position the console tabs to the retainers in the instrument panel. Press the console forward into the retainers until fully seated. Use care to align the console with the mounting brackets.
10. Once the console is installed, return the transaxle shift lever to PARK. Release the parking brake.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.

Here is what I could find, hope it helps.
Good luck.
Regards,


REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

See Figures 1 and 2
The following procedure is a general procedure for console removal. You may have to modify or skip certain steps depending upon your vehicle.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the shift knob, floor compartment door and console trim plate.
3. Remove the instrument panel accessory trim plate.
4. Unfasten the retaining bolts, detach the connector, then remove the console door.

Fig. Fig. 1: Remove the retainers, unplug the connector, then remove the console door

1. Remove the seats, as outlined later in this section, in order to get to the lower rear screw(s) on the side trim panels.
2. Remove the console side trim panels.
3. If equipped, remove the switch pack housing with the switches.
4. Remove the console compartment floor protector, bolt covers and bolts.
5. Unfasten the screws mounting the console to the instrument panel and tunnel.
6. Unclip the harness and accessory plug.
7. Tag and detach all necessary electrical connectors.
8. If necessary, remove any remaining retainers.
9. Tilt the rear of the console up, then slide the front tab back out of the instrument panel and remove the console from the vehicle.

Fig. Fig. 2: Exploded view of a typical console mounting
To install:

1. Position the console in the vehicle by placing the front tab of the console into the instrument panel slot, making sure to align the screw holes.
2. Attach the electrical connectors as tagged during removal.
3. The remaining of installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Tighten the console retaining screws to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).

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the air bag control module is under the console.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
1. Wait one minute.
2. Remove the center console. For additional information, refer to Section 501-12 .

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1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Wait one minute.
3. NOTE: Contour shown, SVT similar.
   Remove the rear floor console screws.
1. Move seat fully forward.

1. Fully apply the parking brake.

1. Detach the shift indicator selector bezel.

1. Detach the shift bezel from the selector housing.
   1. Remove three bolts.
   1. Detach shift bezel from the console.

1. NOTE: The rear floor console must be raised to disengage the front retaining clips.
   Raise and remove the rear floor console.

1. Remove the four front floor console retaining screws.

1. Detach the front floor console.
   1. Set the gearshift lever into position 1.
      Partially remove the front floor console.

1. Disconnect the cigar lighter electrical connections and remove the front center console

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1. Disconnect the air bag control module electrical connectors.
   1. Depress the locking tang.
   1. Slide the locking bar back.
   • Disconnect the connector.

1. NOTE: The air bag control control module is grounded by the retaining bolts.
   Remove the air bag control module.
   • Remove the three bolts.

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driver air bag module

1. Disconnect the battery cables.

1. Rotate the steering wheel 90 degrees to access and remove the Torx screw. Rotate the steering wheel 180 degrees to access and remove the Torx screws.

1. Remove the driver air bag module.
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.
   • Remove the air bag module.

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

1. Open the glove compartment, press the sides inward and lower the glove compartment to the floor.

1. Remove the passenger air vent duct.
   1. Disconnect the duct from the heater box housing.
   1. Disconnect the duct from the instrument panel register and remove.

1. Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.

1. Remove the two retaining bolts securing the rear of the passenger air bag module to the cross-vehicle beam.

1. CAUTION: Support the passenger air bag module when removing the retaining nuts.
   Remove the two nuts from the front of the passenger air bag module.

1. Remove the passenger air bag module.
   • Lower the front edge of the passenger air bag module, roll the passenger air bag module around the cross-vehicle beam lowering it into the passenger footwell.

Looks like it is pretty easily removed.

Use a small screw driver and pry open the garage door opener storage bin. You will see 1 screw there that you will remove.
Pull the front of the overhead console down and remove the console from the console retaining clips.