Front Floor Console Compartment Replacement

Front Floor Console Compartment Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the console upper trim plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement (Service and Repair).





Note: There may or may not be washers/shims located between the console compartment and the upper trim plate in the screw locations (1-6). Note the location and number of shims removed from each location this will be important in the reassembly.

2. Remove the screws (1-6) securing the console compartment to the console upper trim plate.




3. Remove the console compartment door spring (1).




4. Remove the door dampeners (1, 2) by aligning the tab (4) to the opening (3) and pull outward.




5. Remove the console compartment door.

1. Spread the compartment door guides (1, 2).
2. Remove the compartment door front guide pins (5, 6) from the compartment door front guide (1).
3. Remove the compartment door rear guide pins (3, 4) from the compartment door rear guide (2).




6. Remove the floor console cigar lighter and retainer. Refer to Cigar Lighter Receptacle or 12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement (Service and Repair).




7. Push inward on the tab (1) and pull up to remove the ash receptacle from the console compartment.




8. Remove the console compartment divider.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the console compartment divider.




2. Push the ash receptacle into the console compartment until the retaining tab (1) snaps into place.




3. Install the floor console cigar lighter and retainer. Refer to Cigar Lighter Receptacle or 12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement (Service and Repair).




4. Install the console compartment door.

1. Spread the compartment door guides (1, 2).
2. Insert the compartment door rear guide pins (3, 4) into the compartment door rear guide (2).
3. Insert the compartment door front guide pins (5, 6) into the compartment door front guide (1).

5. Apply a small amount of Lubriplate Lubricant GM P/N 1050109 or in Canada P/N 5264008 to the door guides (1, 2) and the hinge pins (4-6).




6. Install the door dampeners (1, 2).




7. Install the console compartment door spring (1).
8. Ensure the door opens and closes properly without binding.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

Note: Install the same number of shims/washers in the locations noted in the removal procedure.

9. Install the screws (1-6) securing the console compartment to the console upper trim plate. Tighten the nuts to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
10. Ensure the console compartment and door assembly is flush with the console trim plate.
11. Install the console upper trim plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement (Service and Repair).