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Removal Procedure

  1. Apply the park brake.
  2. If equipped with an automatic or VTi transmission, shift the transmission into neutral.
  3. If equipped with an automatic or VTi transmission, remove the console shift lever bezel by carefully lifting up around the outside edge.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Shift Lever Bezel
    GM873755Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. If equipped with a manual transmission, unsnap the shift boot from the front console cupholder.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Shift Boot
    GM873756Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Lift the front console cupholder to disengage the retaining fasteners.
  6. Disconnect the cigar lighter electrical connector.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Cigar Lighter Electrical Connector
    GM877759Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the front console cupholder. If equipped with a manual transmission, slide the shift boot through the front console cupholder.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Front Console Cupholder
    GM873757Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the left console side extension retainer. Turn the retainer counterclockwise to remove.
  9. Remove the right console side extension retainer. Turn the retainer counterclockwise to remove.
    10. Fig 5: View Of Console Side Extension Retainer
    GM877755Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the left console side extension by pulling the console side extension rearward to disengage from the console.
  11. Remove the right console side extension by pulling the console side extension rearward to disengage from the console.
    12. Fig 6: View Of Console Side Extension
    GM873753Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the console center extension screws.
    13. Fig 7: View Of Console Center Extension Screws
    GM873754Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Pull out on the console center extension to disengage the retaining fasteners and remove the extension.
  14. Unsnap the park brake boot from the console.
    15. Fig 8: View Of Park Brake Boot
    GM875761Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. If equipped with an armrest assembly, remove the console compartment screws.
  16. Lift up on the rear of the console compartment to release the retaining fasteners.
  17. Lift the console compartment and push the park brake boot through the opening in the compartment.
  18. Slide the console compartment over the park brake lever.
    19. Fig 9: View Of Front Floor Console Compartment
    GM875764Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Disconnect the rear power outlet electrical connector.
    20. Fig 10: View Of Rear Power Outlet Electrical Connector
    GM875766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the front and rear console screws.
  21. Lift the console over the park brake lever and the shift lever.
    22. Fig 11: View Of Front Floor Console
    GM875770Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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