Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement

Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement (Impala)

Removal Procedure




1. Apply the park brake.
2. Adjust the automatic transaxle shift control indicator to 2.
3. Open the storage compartment door.
4. Carefully pry the rear of the trim plate away from the front floor console.
5. Pull the trim plate towards the rear of the vehicle in order to disengage the front of the trim plate.
6. Remove the console shift control bezel.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector at the rear of the front floor console trim plate.
8. Rotate the trim plate 180 degrees. Lift the trim plate over the shift control handle.
9. Disconnect the wiring harness retainers from the trim plate.
10. Disconnect the ashtray lamp and the wiring harness.
11. Disconnect the cigar lighter electrical connector.
12. Remove the ashtray.
13. Remove the front floor console trim plate.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the front floor console trim plate.
2. Install the ashtray.
3. Connect the cigar lighter electrical connector.
4. Install the ashtray lamp and the wiring harness.
5. Connect the wiring harness retainers to the trim plate.
6. Lower the trim plate over the shift control handle. Rotate the trim plate 180 degrees.
7. Connect the electrical connector at the rear of the trim plate.
8. Install the console shift control bezel.
9. Engage the trim plate. Ensure that the retainers are completely engaged.
10. Close the storage compartment door.
11. Place the automatic transaxle shift control indicator in Park.
12. Release the park brake.