Hey guys,
I just finished the installation of the navigator 2nd row console, into my 2007 XP
I didn't buy the brackets for another $120.00, so I just bought some 3/8 bolts and washers and installed the console over the passenger front floor mat (collateral damage) to cover-up the carpet holes from the 20% middle seat.

Take a look and let me know what you think
I will post some more 3 at a time I think is the limit.

view from passenger door
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Inside with out console mat


Bolt through floor underside

 

Front,looks scuffed... just dirt from install, I need to clean

 

so, without the brackets, it sits flush and tight? I may still go the bracket route. For 3rd row access, I am going against all I have ever known and done, and letting the kids crawl over this console. I view it as an aftermarket part that can be taken out if need be, so I don't care if they destroy it. I say this now, however, I know my opinion will change drastically once I install it! We rented a Navigator with the console and it was more useful than it was a hindrance so I think it will work out well. Just getting the damn headrests away is worth it.

 

 

Thanks for the picture. Not sure if that would be a deal breaker for me or not. I like the idea of having a place for the two dvd headsets and remotes other than the seat back pockets.

 

Overall, I must say what a big improvement to the passenger in terms of comfort,no more sliding the seat is roomy but now it feels like the front bolster seat.

I had a choice to buy a ford navigation or the console.



The navigations unit are always available.


Now I have to sell the 20% seat
More later
T

 

IDK i think i have to drive it a month to let you know

 

Just got mine - went to see how difficult it was going to be to install. I am reluctant to cut the carpet in anyway, and am therefore having trouble finding the holes for the bolts to go in. Can you give me a rough idea of where they are? Sorry, I am in no way mechanically inclined, this should take me like 4 hours! Oh, and what 3/8 bolts did you use?

Thanks

 

Repguns,


CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CA UTION,
DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK

There are NO HOLES, The ONLY holes are from the seat see picture I had to drill the holes into the floor of the truck between the seats.
When I removed the 20% section seat the carpet had cutouts where the seat bolts were

I just placed the console into the center and lined it up between the seats with the front console over the front seat holes MARKED WITH RED X IN PICTURE I use two rolls of painters blue 3/4 tape in between the two seats as a spacer and used Elmer's white glue squeezed glue into the console (4) holes they are 1 inch deep could not use a marker etc plus carpet is BLACKto mark holes removed console and I had 4 white spots let dry and started to drill small med, final 3/8

CAUTION the driver side is the GAS TANK CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CA UTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUT ION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTIO N,CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION, CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CAUTION,CA UTION,

OK you got it!

I used the front passenger floor mat same glue deal for marking holes

place the carpet down predrilled the holes and with console on top of mat I used 3 inch 3/8 in bolt with 3/8 small washers X8 for inside console from HDepot underneath the truck see image

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...i/IMG_1922.jpg

I used a larger 3/8 spread washer and a lock washer then the nut. $5.00 in hardware.

That was it just make sure you DON'T OVER TIGHTEN the console will start to fold-in onto itself(((ASK ME HOW I KNOW)))

I GUESS that is why the brackets are about $120.00

the front and rear seat bolts have plastic floor covers I reinstall the rear bolts and covers

Overall I'm very pleased with the results.
I hope this helps you.

T

 

Well, this easy install just went to hell! I may just do self tapping screws on the passenger side and call it a day. Made a cardboard template so I got that accomplished. It is in right now, but not screwed down at all, wish I could just zip tie it to the seats! Thanks for the info, and the cautions! Big help.

 

Repguns,
I don't think self tapping screws will work, maybe you should just buy the brackets
here are the part numbers
2L7Z-78045B32-AA
2L7Z-78045B32-BA

 

I was actually thinking the same thing, but was not sure if I would run into the same problem of having to drill. Think I will just order them and see what happens, I can always return them.
Thanks again for all your input.

 

Do you still have the center seat to sell? I'm doing the opposite swap I need more seating. Mines an 04 but from what I've seen it should fit just needs a leather swap

 

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post12055049

 

5.4T Thanks,

I do have the seat...I live in Orlando FL, the seat is heavy about 75-80 pounds shipping will COST
Thanks