Center Console

Complete removal and installation of the center console assembly on a 2009 Aston Martin DB9, including trim panels, shifter surround, and mounting hardware.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Console mounting clips (if damaged) × 1 — Use OEM specification

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level surface and engage parking brake
2. Disconnect battery negative terminal and wait 2 minutes for system discharge
3. Set transmission to Park position
4. Remove any items from console storage compartments and cupholders
5. Ensure interior temperature is moderate (clips are more flexible when warm)

Procedure

1. 1

   Remove Shifter Trim Plate
   Grasp the trim plate surrounding the gear selector area at the rear edge and lift upward gently. The trim plate is secured by spring clips around its perimeter (exact count to be confirmed against OEM documentation). Work from rear to front, releasing each clip progressively. Once clips are disengaged, lift the trim plate up and over the shifter knob. Disconnect any electrical connectors on the trim plate (if equipped) by pressing the release tab and pulling straight up. VERIFY against OEM documentation whether any switch connectors are present on the DB9 shifter surround trim. Note: Disconnect any electrical connector present beneath the trim plate (if equipped) by pressing the release tab and pulling straight out. Note: 2009 DB9 uses dash-mounted pushbutton gear selection (P-R-N-D), so verify actual hardware present before assuming a floor-mounted sport mode switch. Note: The trim plate is secured by spring clips around its perimeter (verify exact clip count against the factory manual). Note: Press down firmly around all edges to engage the spring clips (verify exact clip count against OEM documentation).
2. 2

   Remove Front Console Trim Panel
   Locate the front trim panel surrounding the climate controls and infotainment interface. Using trim removal tools, carefully pry at the lower edge near the footwell to release the lower retaining clips. The panel is secured by clips positioned around its perimeter (exact count and positions to be confirmed against OEM documentation). Work progressively around the panel edge, supporting it as clips release to prevent stress on remaining attachment points. Once clips are free, tilt the panel forward and disconnect any electrical connectors for switches or lighting on the rear face. Note: The panel is secured by several clips positioned around its perimeter; VERIFY exact clip count against OEM documentation. Note: The panel is secured by clips positioned around its perimeter (verify exact clip count against the factory manual).
3. 3

   Remove Armrest Assembly
   Open the armrest to its fully raised position. Inside the storage compartment, locate the Torx screws at the front mounting points securing the armrest hinge assembly (count to be confirmed against OEM documentation). Remove these screws completely. At the rear of the armrest base, locate the additional Torx screws securing the rear mounting bracket. Remove these screws. Disconnect the armrest lid switch electrical connector if equipped with heated/ventilated seat controls integrated into the armrest. Note: Inside the storage compartment, locate the Torx screws securing the armrest hinge assembly (verify exact count and location against the factory manual). Remove these screws completely. Check the rear of the armrest base for additional Torx screws securing the rear mounting bracket and remove as present.
4. 4

   Disconnect Center Console Electrical Connectors
   Access the area beneath where the front trim panel was removed. Identify and disconnect all electrical connectors serving console-mounted components as actually fitted (e.g., power socket(s), seat function switches, and any illumination connectors). VERIFY exact console-mounted components against OEM documentation; factory USB ports are not expected on a 2009 DB9. Each connector has a locking tab that must be pressed before pulling the connector housing straight out. Note the routing of each harness for reinstallation. Note: Identify and disconnect all electrical connectors serving console-mounted components as actually equipped on this vehicle (e.g., power socket(s), seat/climate switches, hazard switch, and any illumination connectors). Confirm the specific component set against the vehicle's actual configuration.
5. 5

   Remove Front Console Mounting Fasteners
   With the front trim panel removed, locate the Torx screws on each side of the console assembly at the forward mounting points near the transmission tunnel. These screws secure the console to the floor bracket. Remove all front mounting screws completely (count to be confirmed against OEM documentation). Retain these fasteners as they may differ from rear mounting hardware. Note: With the front trim panel removed, locate the Torx screws at the forward mounting points near the transmission tunnel that secure the console to the floor bracket. VERIFY exact count and location against OEM documentation, then remove all front mounting screws completely. Note: With the front trim panel removed, locate the Torx screws at the forward mounting points near the transmission tunnel securing the console to the floor bracket (verify exact count and position against the factory manual). Remove all front mounting screws completely.
6. 6

   Remove Rear Console Side Trim Panels
   The rear section of the console has side trim panels that extend toward the rear seats. Using trim tools, carefully release these panels starting from the top rear edge. Each side panel is secured by clips along its length; VERIFY exact clip count per side against OEM documentation. Work methodically to avoid breaking clips. Once released, slide each panel rearward and upward to remove it from the console assembly. Note: Each side panel is secured by clips along its length (exact count to be confirmed against OEM documentation). Note: Each side panel is secured by clips along its length (verify exact clip count against the factory manual).
7. 7

   Remove Rear Console Mounting Fasteners
   Access the rear mounting area of the console. Locate the Torx screws on each side securing the rear of the console to the floor structure. These are positioned beneath where the rear side trim panels were attached. VERIFY exact rear fastener count and whether a center rear screw is present against OEM documentation, then remove all rear mounting screws. Note: Locate the Torx screws on each side securing the rear of the console to the floor structure. These are positioned beneath where the rear side trim panels were attached. Remove all rear mounting screws (count to be confirmed against OEM documentation). Additionally, check for a center mounting screw at the very rear of the console base and remove if present. Note: Locate the Torx screws securing the rear of the console to the floor structure, positioned beneath where the rear side trim panels were attached (verify exact count and position against the factory manual). Remove all rear mounting screws. Additionally, check for any center mounting screw at the very rear of the console base and remove if present.
8. 8

   Remove Center Console Assembly
   With all fasteners and electrical connections removed, grasp the console assembly firmly at both front and rear sections. Lift the entire assembly upward and rearward simultaneously, clearing the shifter mechanism at the front. The console may require slight rocking motion to disengage from any alignment pins or guides on the floor structure. Guide the shifter opening over the gear selector as you lift. Once clear of any gear selector components present, lift the console completely out of the vehicle through the front seat area. Note: verify whether this vehicle has a floor-mounted selector or dash pushbutton selection before assuming a shifter must be cleared. Note: Once clear of any selector mechanism and alignment features, lift the console completely out of the vehicle through the front seat area. Note: Once clear of the shifter, maneuver the console assembly out of the vehicle. Note that seat removal or additional interior trim removal may be required to extract the full-length console assembly; consult the factory workshop manual for the correct extraction path.
9. 9

   Inspect Mounting Points and Clips
   With the console removed, inspect all mounting points on the vehicle floor for damage or corrosion. Check each clip location on the removed console components for broken or weakened clips. Replace any damaged clips before reinstallation. Verify that all alignment pins and guides on the floor structure are intact and clean. Remove any debris from the floor area.
10. 10

    Install Center Console Assembly
    Position the console assembly over the shifter mechanism, aligning the shifter opening with the gear selector. Lower the console into place while guiding it onto any floor alignment pins or guides. Ensure the console sits flush against the floor structure at all mounting points before proceeding. Rock the assembly gently to verify proper seating on alignment features.
    Torque spec

    Console Screws3 Nm (2 lb-ft)
11. 11

    Install Console Mounting Fasteners
    Install the rear mounting screws first (count per OEM documentation), tightening them finger-tight initially to allow for alignment adjustment. Install the center rear screw if applicable. Then install the front mounting screws (count per OEM documentation), also finger-tight. Once all fasteners are started, torque all console mounting screws evenly to specification, alternating between sides to ensure even seating of the console (no OEM-specified sequence confirmed for this vehicle).
    Torque spec

    Console Screws3 Nm (2 lb-ft)
12. 12

    Reconnect Electrical Connectors
    Reconnect all electrical connectors in reverse order of removal as actually fitted: power socket(s), seat control switches, hazard switch, and illumination connectors (note: factory USB ports are not expected on a 2009 DB9 — verify actual components before reconnecting). Ensure each connector locks fully with an audible click. Route harnesses as noted during removal to prevent pinching or interference with console mounting points.
13. 13

    Install Armrest Assembly
    Position the armrest assembly over its mounting points on the console. If equipped with integrated switches, reconnect the electrical connector first. Install the rear mounting screws through the armrest base into the rear bracket (count per OEM documentation), tightening to finger-tight. Install the front mounting screws through the hinge assembly inside the storage compartment (count per OEM documentation). Torque all armrest mounting screws to specification.
    Torque spec

    Console Screws3 Nm (2 lb-ft)
14. 14

    Install Rear Console Side Trim Panels
    Position each rear side trim panel at its mounting location. Slide the panel forward and downward to engage any locating features, then press firmly along the clip locations to seat all clips on each side (verify exact clip count per side against OEM documentation). Verify the panel edges align flush with surrounding console surfaces.
15. 15

    Install Front Console Trim Panel
    Reconnect any electrical connectors for switches or lighting on the rear face of the front trim panel. Position the panel at its opening, aligning the upper edge first. Press firmly around the perimeter to engage all retaining clips, working from top to bottom (verify exact clip count against OEM documentation). Verify the panel sits flush and all gaps are even around the climate control and infotainment interfaces.
16. 16

    Install Shifter Trim Plate
    Reconnect any trim plate electrical connectors if equipped. Position the shifter trim plate over its opening, lowering it into place while aligning the center opening with the selector assembly. Press down firmly around all edges to engage the 4 spring clips. Verify the leather boot sits properly and the trim plate is flush with the console surface. If any Torx fasteners are present beneath the trim, torque them to specification (verify presence and spec against OEM documentation; trim plate is otherwise clip-retained). Note: If any Torx fasteners are present beneath the trim, torque them to the factory specification; otherwise the trim plate is retained by spring clips only.
    Torque spec

    Shifter Trim5 Nm (4 lb-ft)

Reassembly

1. Reconnect battery negative terminal after all components are installed and verified
2. Test all console functions: power outlets, USB ports (if equipped), seat heater/cooler switches, armrest operation, and storage compartment access
3. Verify shifter moves freely through all gear positions without interference from console trim
4. Check all trim panel alignment and adjust if necessary by partially releasing clips and reseating

Verification

• Operate transmission shifter through all gear positions (P-R-N-D-Sport) to confirm no interference with console or trim
• Test all electrical functions integrated into the console: power outlets, USB charging, seat temperature controls, hazard switch
• Verify armrest opens and closes smoothly without binding
• Check that all trim panels are secure with no rattles or loose clips by pressing on each panel section
• Inspect all gaps between console components and surrounding trim for even spacing and proper alignment
• Confirm no warning lights or electrical faults appear on instrument cluster after battery reconnection

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