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Removal Procedure

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  1. If equipped with a Bose® amplifier, remove the radio amp fuse located under the hood electrical center.
  2. Remove the floor console bezel. Refer to BEZEL REPLACEMENT - FLOOR CONSOLE (NON-LUXURY UPPER)  or BEZEL REPLACEMENT - FLOOR CONSOLE (LUXURY UPPER)  or BEZEL REPLACEMENT - FLOOR CONSOLE (NON-LUX LOWER)  .
  3. Remove the cupholder. Refer to CUPHOLDER REPLACEMENT (NON-LUXURY)  or CUPHOLDER REPLACEMENT (LUXURY)  or CUPHOLDER REPLACEMENT (REAR)  .
  4. Remove the bolts (1) retaining the console to the I/P.
  5. Remove the console storage bin. Refer to CONSOLE STORAGE BIN REPLACEMENT (EXPECT PRO)  .
  6. Remove the center console end panel. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE END PANEL REPLACEMENT  .
  7. Remove the 4 screws retaining the upper console bracket to the lower console bracket.

    The front 2 screws (1) are shown in the graphic.

    Fig 1: Removing Bolts Retaining Console To Instrument Panel - Without Console Mounting Bracket
    G01458175Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Removing Upper Console Bracket To Lower Console Bracket - Without Console Mounting Bracket
    G01458176Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Move both front seats to the fully forward.
  9. Reposition the inboard seat track trim (1) in order to gain access to the rear console side panel screw (2).
  10. Remove both rear console side panel screws.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Console Side Panel - Without Console Mounting Bracket
    G01458177Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Move both front seats to the fully rearward.
  12. Remove both front console side panel screws (1).
  13. Disconnect the floor console electrical connector.
  14. Remove the console assembly from the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Removing Console Assembly From Vehicle - Without Console Mounting Bracket
    G01458178Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.