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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the console door.
  2. Remove the 4 bolts attaching the center console to the console bracket.
  3. Fig 1: Removing Center Console Retaining Bolts
    G01697218Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the cupholder from the console by using a flat bladed tool to pry the cupholder out.
  5. Fig 2: Cupholder Removal
    G01697219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the 2 screws retaining the center console (1) to the console extension (3).
  7. Remove the center console from the bracket.
    Fig 3: Center Console Removal
    G01697220Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not grab or pull on the CD storage door when removing the trim bezel.
  8. Remove the screws securing the trim bezel to the console extension.
  9. Use a small prying device to gently push in the tabs underneath the trim bezel securing the top of the trim bezel.
  10. Remove the trim bezel.
  11. Remove the console extension upper compartment insert.
  12. Remove the remote CD player, if equipped. Refer to REMOTE CD PLAYER REPLACEMENT .
  13. Fig 4: Trim Bezel Removal
    G01697221Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the bolts attaching the console extension to the Instrument Panel (IP).
  15. Slide the extension rearward and unclip the extension from the upper fasteners.
  16. Fig 5: Console Extension Removal
    G01697222Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.