Removal & Installation: Console: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. See AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION. Move shifter to Neutral position. Pull up at rear edge of shifter bezel, disengaging retention clips. See Fig 1 . Disconnect window switches, mirror switch and cigar lighter and remove shifter bezel.
- Move front seats to forward-most position. Remove front floor console assembly-to-floor pan screws. Lift console from rear and disconnect power outlet harness connector. Move front seats to rearward-most position and put seat backs down. Remove console by pulling up at rear first, then twisting counterclockwise to remove.
- Remove screws and pull rearward at clip locations to remove knee bolster. See Fig 2 . Open glove box and turn door stops 1/4 turn and remove door stops. See Fig 3 . Push center pin portion of glove box door pins toward center of instrument panel compartment and remove glove box assembly.
- Pull rearward at clip locations to remove center trim panel. See Fig 4 . Remove front screws holding left and right console trim panels. Remove panel-to-HVAC module push pins and trim panel-to-instrument panel retainer screws and remove panels. See Fig 5 .