Removal Procedure
- Remove the center console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the center lower closeout/insulator panel.
Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) LOWER (GMC/CHEVROLET) .
- Remove the lower trim plate retaining screws.
- Starting at the bottom of the trim plate, release the 2 lower retaining clips and the 2 intermediate retaining clips.
- Release the 3 upper retaining clips.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors as necessary.
- If replacing the trim plate, perform the following steps:
- 7.1. If equipped, remove the transfer case shift control switch. Refer to TRANSFER CASE SHIFT CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT (GMC) or TRANSFER CASE SHIFT CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT (CHEVROLET) .
- 7.2. Remove the rear windshield wiper switch.
Refer to WIPER/WASHER SWITCH REPLACEMENT - REAR in Wiper/Washer Systems.
- 7.3. If equipped, remove the cigar lighter and 12-volt power supply. Refer to CIGAR LIGHTER OR 12-VOLT POWER SUPPLY REPLACEMENT .