Removal (Cavalier & Sunfire)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, 2002 Oldsmobile Alero, and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Release the snaps on the shift boot. Using a small flat-blade tool, remove the front screw cover. See Fig 1 . Using a small flat-blade tool, remove the center storage pocket, if equipped. See Fig 2 .
Remove the power window switch plate, if equipped. Raise the armrest from the front floor console. See Fig 3 . Remove the bolts from the front floor console.
Remove the front floor console by lifting up and back. See Fig 4 . Guide the shift boot over the shift knob and the emergency brake handle.

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Front Screw Cover

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Fig 2: Removing & Installing Center Storage Pocket

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Fig 3: Identifying Console Bolts

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Fig 4: Removing & Installing Console

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