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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Accessory Trim Plate To Shifter
    GM183234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Lower the IP accessory trim plate over the shifter and under the parking brake lever.

    Position the shift control boot (M/T) as during removal and insert the boot up through the shifter opening in the accessory trim plate.

    2. Fig 2: Electrical Connector To Cigar Lighter
    GM183235Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Connect the electrical connector to the cigar lighter.
    3. Fig 3: Accessory Trim Plate To Grille Opening
    GM95705Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the trim plate into position.

    Align the locator tabs and the locking tabs to the slots.

  4. Begin to install the upper locator tabs and the upper locking tabs, then work downward to install the remaining tabs.

    Install the rear of the trim plate onto the driveline tunnel studs.

    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the accessory trim plate retaining screws.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the IP accessory trim plate retaining screw next to cigar lighter to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
    • Tighten the IP accessory trim plate retaining screw behind ashtray to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
    • Tighten the IP accessory trim plate retaining screw in grille opening to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

    6. Fig 4: IP Accessory Trim Plate Grille
    GM95706Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the accessory trim plate grille.

    Position the grille, then push to secure.

  7. Install the ashtray.
    8. Fig 5: IP Accessory Trim Plate Opening & Parking Brake
    GM180588Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement .
  9. Align the shift control boot to the IP accessory trim plate opening, then press to lock the boot retaining tabs.
  10. Adjust the shape of the boot for appearance, if necessary.
  11. Shift the transmission into PARK (A/T), or REVERSE (M/T).
  12. Release the parking brake.
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