GM 12458556
Lower Cover

To replace the console, take off the folding top stowage compartment lid extension panel (convertible) and open the console door. Pull up the rear of the electronic traction control, ride control switch to release the retaining clips; If not released properly, get into the recess at the back of the switch with the end of a screwdriver and apply a gentle pull upward. Pull off the electrical connector and the LED connector from the wiring harness connector and now remove the switch. With a small flat-bladed screwdriver, remove the console retaining nut covers, the nuts retaining front and rear of the console and the IP accessory trim plate. Lift the rear of the console slightly and pull it rearward to separate the front from under the IP accessory trim plate, and disconnect the electrical connector for the electrical accessory plug as well as unscrew the console electrical accessory plug retainer from the plug housing attached to the console. The electrical accessory plug housing must be removed and the electrical connector removed from the fuel door release, rear lift window release (export) switch then the switch is removed by turning the console over and using small flat bladed screwdriver to release the switch tabs. To install the new console first install the fuel door release, rear lift window release (export) switch to console by aligning and securing, then connection of the electrical connector at the switch. Install the elect. accessory plug housing, with the cover plug in place and screw elect. accessory plug retainer to hrsg until firm. Connect the electrical connector to the electrical accessory plug in such a way that the front of the console must be fixed under the rear of the IP accessory trim plate; then, fixing the front of the console under the trim plate, loosely fit console retaining nuts. Mount the console closest to optimum appearance with the IP accessory trim plate and the floor extension carpet, giving the retaining nuts a tight 10 N.m (89 lb in). Connect the electrical connector to electronic traction control, ride control switch and the LED connector to the wiring harness connector . Insert the electronic traction control, ride control switch front retaining tab under the edge of the IP accessory trim plate, lower rear of switch to position while exerting force to ensure retention clips. Finally, close the console door and replace the folding top stowage compartment lid extension panel (convertible).

To replace console, first remove the folding top stowage compartment lid panels (convertible) and open the console door. Exerting a pulling force on the rear of the electronic traction control, ride control switch to drive out the retaining clips; if it does not release, insert into the recess at the rear end of the switch, very carefully a screwdriver and then gently pull up. Pull out the electrical connector and the LED connector from the wiring harness connector as well as the switch. The first step to loosening these consoles is using a small flat bladed screwdriver, remove the console retaining nut covers, followed by the nuts retaining both the rear and front of console and the ip accessory trim plate. Rise the rear of the console a little bit and pull it to the rear direction to release the front of the console from under the trim plate, IP accessory and then remove the electrical connector from the electrical accessory plug and unscrew the console electrical accessory plug retainer from the console electrical accessory plug housing. Unsncrew the electrical accessory plug housing and remove the electrical connector from the fuel door release, rear lift window release (export) switch then release the switch by turning the console over and using small flat bladed screwdriver to release the switches tabs. In the process of installing the new-console, install the fuel door release, rear lift window release (export) switch by aligning it, and fasten it to the console and attach the electrical connector to the switch. Snap the electrical accessory plug housing into place with the cover plug in it, and attach the electrical accessory plug retainer to the housing screwing it in until it is tight. Connect the electrical connector to the electrical accessory plug ensure that the front is installed under the rear of the IP accessory trim plate, and insert the front of the console under the trim plate and loosely install the console retaining nuts. Mount the console to the best appearance in relation to the IP accessory trim plate and the floor extension carpet and tighten the retaining nuts to the 10 N.m (89 lb in) figure. Tape the electrical connector to the electronic traction control, ride control switch, and the LED connector to the wiring harness connector. Install the electronic traction control, ride control switch front retaining tab under the edge of the IP accessory trim plate, and the rear of the switch into position, and use the press release clips into place. Finally, close the console door and retract the folding top stowage compartment lid extension panel (convertible).

Install the fuel door release, rear lift window release (export) switch to the console, aligning and securing it, then connect the electrical connector to the switch.