Interior - Gap At Rear Edge Of Shifter Trim Plate
TECHNICALBulletin No.: 08-08-49-012C
Date: June 27, 2011
Subject: Gap at Rear Edge of Front Floor Console Shifter Trim Plate (Align Mounting Tab)
Models:
2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-08-49-012B (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment on a gap at the rear edge of the floor console shifter trim plate.
Cause
This condition may be caused by the front floor console accessory trim plate rear clips not fully engaging with the clip slots in the console base.
Correction
Use the following steps to remove the front floor console accessory trim plate and inspect the trim plate clip towers, clips and the console clip slots for damage. If no damage is found, reinstall the trim plate as described in the procedure.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position with the engine off (the engine should not be running).
3. Depress the brake pedal and place the shifter into the neutral ("N") position.
Note
Release the shifter boot from the shifter knob by pulling the boot retainer down in order to gain access to the shift knob front retaining screw.
4. Remove the shift control knob. Refer to Floor Shift Control Knob Replacement in SI.
5. Remove the front floor console trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Accessory Trim Plate Replacement in SI.
6. Inspect the underside of the shifter console trim plate for the four white attaching clips and their rib structures.
- Inspect all of the shifter plate attachments, including the two small forward tabs. If none of the attachments are damaged and the shifter plate forward tip up bin lid functions properly, DO NOT REPLACE the shifter trim plate.
- If any of the four attaching clips are damaged or bent, the console shifter trim plate may need to be replaced.
7. Remove the left and right console side extension panels to provide access to the clip slots in the console base from below. Refer to Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement in SI.
8. Position the front floor console accessory trim plate for installation. Refer to Front Floor Console Accessory Trim Plate Replacement in SI.
9. From below, push up on the clip slot mounting tab as shown and engage the clip on the front floor console accessory trim plate. Repeat this step on the opposite side.
10. Check the shifter trim plate retention. The trim plate should not lift up just using your finger tips. If the trim plate does lift up, the retaining clips are not seated.
11. Install the left and right console side extension panels.
12. Install the shift knob. Refer to Floor Shift Control Knob Replacement in SI.
13. Place the shifter into Park ("P") and turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
14. Release the parking brake.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.
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