Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply the parking brake for additional clearance around the parking brake lever.
- Shift the transmission into SECOND (A/T), or FOURTH (M/T).
- Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement .
- Grasp the shift control boot (M/T) and apply light pressure in toward the shift control lever, to begin to release the shift boot retaining tabs from the instrument panel (IP) accessory trim plate.
- Using light pressure, continue to release the remaining boot retaining tabs, then lift the boot away from the trim plate.
- Open the cigar lighter door and remove the ashtray.
- Remove the IP accessory trim plate grille.
Pry gently at the side edge with a flat-bladed screwdriver to release the tab.
- Remove the accessory trim plate retaining screws next to the cigar lighter and behind the ashtray.
- Remove the accessory trim plate retaining screw in the grille opening.
- Grasp the sides of the accessory trim plate near the curve at the base.
- Pull the trim plate rearward to release the locking tabs.
Lift the rear of the trim plate to clear the driveline tunnel studs.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the cigar lighter.
- Rotate the shift control boot (M/T) and reposition one end down into the shifter opening in the trim plate.
- Lift the accessory trim plate over the shifter (and shift control boot, M/T), and remove the trim plate.