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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION
  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG 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)  .
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Transaxle Range Selector Cable Terminal From Shift Lever Pin
    G02099649Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the console center trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE (DTS)  .
  6. Remove the I/P center compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) (BASE AND DHS)  or COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) (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 I/P.
  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 Center Console Fasteners
    G02099650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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