Upper Console Plate Replacement

1. Open the console cover, remove the convenience tray and the rubber mat from the bottom of the compartment.

2. Remove the shifter trim plate or bezel.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector at the right side of the shifter.

4. Remove the trim cover located on the right side, at the very front of the console.

5. Disconnect the console electrical connector located behind the trim cover.

6. Remove the bolts attaching the console to the floor.

7. Position the transmission shift lever as necessary and remove the complete console, including the CD player from the vehicle.

8. Remove the four 1-15 torx head screws attaching the CD player cover. The two top screws are located under pieces of tape on the top of the cover.

9. Remove the four screws that attach the CD player mounting bracket to the console.

10. Remove and discard the two washer type fasteners that attach the mounting bracket to the console.

11. Remove the CD player and mounting bracket from the console.

12. Release the retaining clips and remove the upper console plate from the lower console.

13. Install the new upper console plate on the lower console.

14. Install the CD player and bracket in the console.

15. Install the two new push on nuts to the CD player bracket and console.

16. Install the four screws that attach the CD player bracket to the console and tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb in).

17. Install the four T-15 torx head screws that attach the CD player cover and tighten to 2 Nm (17 lb in). Reinstall the tape over the two top screws.





18. Remove the six torx head screws (1) and the three phillips head screws (2) that attach the inner console cover to the outer console cover.

19. Separate the inner console cover (3) from the outer cover (4) and discard the inner cover. It is not necessary to remove the console outer cover from the hinge assembly.

20. Install the new inner console cover to the outer console cover.

21. Install the three phillips head screws (2) and then the six torx head screws (1). Tighten all screws to 1.5 Nm (13 lb in).

22. Close the console cover and verify that the latch operates properly.

23. Install the console in the vehicle.

24. Install the bolts that attach the console to the floor and tighten to 10 Nm (88 lb in).

25. Connect the electrical connector at the right front side of the console.

26. Install the trim cover over the electrical connector.

27. Connect the electrical connector at the side of the shifter.

28. Install the shifter trim plate or bezel.

29. Install the rubber mat and the convenience tray and close the compartment cover.

30. Install the GM Campaign Identification Label.