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Removal Procedure

  1. Position the front seats full to the forward position.
  2. Remove the console storage bin. Refer to Console Storage Bin Replacement .
  3. Remove the 2 upper screws (2) from the console rear trim cover.
  4. Remove the 2 console to floor bolts (1).
    Fig 1: Identifying Console Rear Trim Cover Upper Screws & Console to Floor Bolts
    G01665191Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  The lower screws (1) are hidden under the carpeted side trim panels at the rear of the console on both sides.

  5. Pull the rear edge of the carpeting back on the console side trim panel near the edge of the auxiliary air outlet deflectors in order to expose the lower screws (1).
  6. Remove the 2 lower trim cover screws (1).
    Fig 2: Identifying Lower Screws
    G01665192Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Partially remove the floor console rear trim cover (3).
  8. Disconnect the cigar lighter electrical connector (1).
  9. Remove the rear HVAC control lamp (2).
  10. Using needle nose pliers, disconnect the rear HVAC auxiliary blower control electrical connector (4), located behind the HVAC duct attached to the rear console trim cover (3).
    Fig 3: Identifying Floor Console Rear Trim Cover, Cigar Lighter Electrical Connector, & HVAC Control Lamp
    G01665193Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the floor console rear trim cover (1).
    Fig 4: Identifying Floor Console Rear Trim Cover
    G01665194Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the screws securing the auxiliary HVAC duct to the rear console trim cover.
    Fig 5: View of HVAC Duct
    G01665195Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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