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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
  2. Set the parking brake.
  3. Remove the left console trim panel. Refer to Console Trim Panel Replacement - Left (DTS) .
  4. Remove the right console trim panel. Refer to Console Trim Panel Replacement - Right (DTS) .
  5. Remove the console center trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Front Floor Console (DTS) .
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Transaxle Range Selector Cable Terminal
    G01805427Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the IP center compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - IP (Base and DHS)  or Compartment Replacement - IP (DTS) .
  7. Remove the left knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (Without UV2)  or Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (UV2) .
  8. Remove the right knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Right .
  9. Disconnect the transaxle range selector cable terminal from the shift lever pin.
  10. Pull the lock release and remove the transaxle shift cable from the console.
  11. Remove the 4 console fasteners (1, 2) to the IP.
  12. Adjust the front seats rearward.
  13. Remove the 2 front console to floor fasteners (3).
  14. Adjust the front seats forward.
  15. Remove the 2 rear console to floor fasteners (4).
  16. Move the console rearward, in order to access the electrical connectors.
  17. Disconnect the center console electrical connectors.
  18. Remove the center console.
    Fig 2: Removing Console Fasteners
    G01805428Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.