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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 8 in SIR.
  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) .
  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. Fig 1: View Of Park Lock Cable & Shifter
    GM627368Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the transaxle range selector cable terminal from the shift lever pin.
  11. Pull the lock release and remove the transaxle shift cable from the console.
  12. Fig 2: View Of Console & Floor Fasteners
    GM474659Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the 4 console fasteners (1, 2) to the I/P.
  14. Adjust the front seats rearward.
  15. Remove the 2 front console to floor fasteners (3).
  16. Adjust the front seats forward.
  17. Remove the 2 rear console to floor fasteners (4).
  18. Move the console rearward, in order to access the electrical connectors.
  19. Disconnect the center console electrical connectors.
  20. Remove the center console.