How do i remove the center console from a 1997 thunderbird

The rubber plugs are to stop dirt blocking the Allen key head! Remove the rubber plugs and undo the 7mm Allen key screws, then calliper can be removed to access the pads! Refit in reverse!

Here is a diagram of the cylinder numbers and firing orders including the coil pack layouts for many Ford engines. Yours is center top & the firing order is 1,3,7,2,6,5,4,8. Hope this helps you.

This is not a major operation. just take your time. console mounting screws are hidden under removeable trim sections

Malibu/Cutlass 1997-2000 Center Console

• REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Remove the shift control handle by unfastening the retaining clip and lifting the handle off.
2. Gently pry upward on the trim plate in order to disengage the retainers from the console.

NOTE It may be necessary to move both seats several times to properly remove the center console.

1. Remove the rear cupholder.
2. Unfasten the 6 retaining screws, then remove the console.

Fig. Location of the center console's attaching hardware. Note that both seats may have to be moved a few times in order to access all of the console retainers

Possibly a right caliper not releasing, either a frozen caliper, or a bad rubber brake hose on the right front. After driving the vehicle, put your hand on or near the center of both front wheels and check for differences in temperature. If the right side is hotter, start checking caliper and hose.

your shift cable has snapped and needs to be replaced there is not really any reliable quick fix but you can shift by pushing or pulling on the snapped portion of the cable

SOUNDS LIKE YOUR SHIFT CABLE IS BROKEN TAKE YOUR CENTER CONSLE APART BY THE SHIFTER AND YOU WILL SEE A CABLE THAT IS CONNECTED TO YOUR SHIFTER MOVE YOUR SHIFTER BACK AND FORTH AND YOU SHOULD SEE YOUR PROBLEM.

its a lot of work and hassle if you dont know what your doing but its behind the dash,behind the glove box or behind the center console(yup the entrie dash has to pretty much come out)-z

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there should be 2 or 3 screws in the bottom of the storage bin. the black trim around your ashtray, ac knobs, and radio is most likely one solid peice this will need removed as well. be gentle that peice is easy to break. at the bottom of that area there is a metal brace you must remove. then you should be able to lift the whole center up and out