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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR HANDLING CAUTION .
  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Set the parking brake.
  3. Remove the console trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Console 
  4. Remove the left console trim panel. Refer to Console Trim Panel Replacement - Left 
  5. Remove the right console trim panel. Refer to Console Trim Panel Replacement - Right 
  6. Disconnect the shift cable from the shift lever pin and the shift bracket. Refer to SHIFT CABLE (CONSOLE SHIFT) .
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Shift Cable, Shift Lever Pin & Shift Bracket
    G01796419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the park lock cable from the shifter. Refer to PARK LOCK CABLE .
  8. Remove the storage bins or the CD changer. Refer to Console Storage Bin Replacement  or REMOTE CD CHANGER REPLACEMENT .
  9. Remove the cover (1) from the floor of the storage bin.
    Fig 2: Removing Cover & Floor Of Storage Bin
    G01796420Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the floor console electrical connectors (1,2,3).
  11. Move both front seats to the rear in order to access the front console to floor bolts.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Floor Console Electrical Connectors
    G01796421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the bolts (1) that secure the metal bracket arms to the floor.
  13. Remove the nuts (2) from the console rear to the floor pan.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts & Nuts Metal Bracket Arms
    G01796422Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the screws (2) from the console (1) to the lower instrument panel (IP).
    Fig 5: Removing Screws, Console & Lower Instrument Panel
    G01796423Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Lift up the rear of the floor console to access the cellular phone connections.
  16. Disconnect the cellular phone electrical connector (1).
  17. Disconnect the cellular phone coaxial cable (2).
    NOTE: When removing or installing the center console, do not allow the metal brackets to scrape the seats and damage the material.
  18. Lift up the rear of the console and slide the console rearward.
  19. Remove the floor console from the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Cellular Phone Electrical Connector & Cellular Phone Coaxial Cable
    G01796424Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.