Console Replacement
CONSOLE REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving.
2. Remove the rubber ash tray inserts and rubber mat from the console.
3. Remove the floor shift control knob.
4. Remove the center console shift lever bezel, Oldsmobile only.
5. Remove the console storage compartment.
6. Remove the center console retaining screws.
7. Adjust the parking brake to the full-up, or fully engaged position.
8. Release the 2 forward trim extensions ears attached to the lower IP-Oldsmobile only.
9. Slide the console rearward and raise the rear of the console in order to expose the electrical connectors.
10. Disconnect the electrical connectors as necessary.
11. Adjust the parking brake to approximately the halfway position.
12. Remove the center console from the vehicle.
13. If replacing the floor console base, remove the following and retain for transfer:
1. Remove the HVAC control module (if equipped).
2. Remove the armrest.
3. Remove the HVAC module and duct assembly.
4. Remove the cupholder.
5. Remove the HVAC upper duct.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. If replacing the floor console base, instal the following:
1. Instal the HVAC upper duct.
2. Instal the cupholder.
3. Instal the HVAC module and duct assembly.
4. Instal the armrest.
5. Instal the HVAC control module (if equipped).
2. Position the center console to the vehicle.
3. Adjust the parking brake to the full-up, or fully engaged position.
4. Connect the electrical connectors as necessary.
5. Lower the rear of the console and slide the console forward into position.
6. Ensure that the 2 retaining ears on the front extensions of the console are fully engaged to the lower IP-Oldsmobile only.
7. Install the center console retaining screws.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten the screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
8. Install the console storage compartment.
9. Install the center console shift lever bezel.
10. Install the floor shift control knob.
11. Install the rubber ash tray inserts and rubber mat to the console.
12. Remove the bocks from the vehicle.