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Overhead Console Removal

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#1 ·
Oh 4th gen gurus: :help_wsig

Can someone please point me to instructions on how to remove the overhead console on a 4th gen? There's a single sheetmetal screw/washer above the sunglasses holder door. I removed that and the back of the console was loose, and separate from the headliner. However, it's still attached towards the front somewhere. It feels loose, like it's just connected to the headliner in the front. It doesn't feel like it's screwed to the body structure anymore with this one screw removed.

However, it doesn't want to come out, and the last thing I want to do is ruin the headliner. :cry: I'm trying to fix the broken passenger map light that Michael is also having problems with (but has a warranty to cover it :thumb: ). Even if I do have to purchase a new bulb or lamp housing or whatever it is, I'd prefer to do the labor myself anyway.

Thanks! :ThumbsUp:
 
#2 ·
This is from the 2004 Service Manual. I hope it helps.


REMOVAL - OVERHEAD CONSOLE
(1) Disconnect and isolate the remote negative bat-tery
cable.
(2) Remove the overhead console retaining screw,
located in the front of console.
(3) Using your fingertips, grasp the sides of the
overhead console and pull straight down evenly to
disengage the two snap clips at the rear of the unit.
(4) Lower the overhead console far enough to
access the wire harness connectors.
(5) Disconnect the EVIC, CMTC or CT electronic
module and the reading/courtesy lamps electrical
connector.
(6) Remove the overhead console from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the overhead console in the vehicle.
(2) Connect the EVIC, CMTC or CT electronic
module and the reading/courtesy lamps electrical
connector.
(3) Using your fingertips, grasp the sides of the
overhead console and push straight up evenly to
engage the two snap clips at the rear of the unit.
CAUTION: DO NOT PRESS ON THE SUNGLASS
STORAGE BIN DOOR. DAMAGE TO THE DOOR MAY
RESULT.
(4) Install the overhead console retaining screw,
located in the front of console. Torque the screw to
1.2 N·m (10 in. lbs.).
(5) Connect the remote negative battery cable.
 
#3 ·
Thanks for the help! I really need to get a service manual for this van...

I wonder if anything changed between '03 and '04? The screw on mine is what I would call the "rear" of the console, not the front as they call it. But since I have just the one visible screw in mine, I've gotta think that the "front" of the console is held on simply by clips at that point.
 
#4 · (Edited)
Here is the instructions for the 2002 mini van. They are NOT different from the 2004. Sorry I don't have the 2003 book.

REMOVAL - OVERHEAD CONSOLE
(1) Disconnect and isolate the remote negative bat-tery
cable.
(2) Remove the overhead console retaining screw,
located in the front of console.
(3) Using your fingertips, grasp the sides of the
overhead console and pull straight down evenly to
disengage the two snap clips at the rear of the unit.
(4) Lower the overhead console far enough to
access the wire harness connectors.
(5) Disconnect the EVIC, CMTC or CT electronic
module and the reading/courtesy lamps electrical
connector.
(6) Remove the overhead console from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the overhead console in the vehicle.
(2) Connect the EVIC, CMTC or CT electronic
module and the reading/courtesy lamps electrical
connector.
(3) Using your fingertips, grasp the sides of the
overhead console and push straight up evenly to
engage the two snap clips at the rear of the unit.
CAUTION: DO NOT PRESS ON THE SUNGLASS
STORAGE BIN DOOR. DAMAGE TO THE DOOR MAY
RESULT.
(4) Install the overhead console retaining screw,
located in the front of console. Torque the screw to
1.2 N·m (10 in. lbs.).
(5) Connect the remote negative battery cable.
 
#7 ·
Jason, please let us know if you find the front is the back and the back is the front...or whatever. I don't anticipate removing mine, but it would be nice to know.
 
#8 · (Edited)
Overhead Console Upgrade?

:ask_wsignI am curious. If I am able to obtain an overhead console that has the trip computer in it, would it be a plug-and-play swap out with an existing console that doesn't have the trip computer but just the temperature and direction display? I understand the limit of the switches for the sliding doors and hatch release (since our 2001 only has one automatic sliding door, getting a console with the extra switches will NOT make the other door or hatch open, since they are not wired or powered). I'm just wondering if a trip computer and fuel mileage computer upgrade will work with the existing wiring or not.
 
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