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Removal Procedure

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  1. If equipped with a Bose™ amplifier, remove the radio amp fuse located under the hood electrical center. Refer to Electrical Center Identification Views in Wiring Systems.
  2. Remove the floor console bezel. Refer to Bezel Replacement - Floor Console (Non-Luxury Upper) or Bezel Replacement - Floor Console (Luxury Upper) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the cupholder. Refer to Cupholder Replacement (Non-Luxury) , Cupholder Replacement (Luxury) , Cupholder Replacement (Rear) or Cupholder Replacement (Platinum) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  4. Remove the bolts (1) retaining the console to the instrument panel (I/P).
    5. Fig 1: Identifying Bolts Retaining Console To Instrument Panel
    GM854810Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the console storage bin. Refer to Console Storage Bin Replacement (Expect Pro) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  6. Remove the center console end panel. Refer to Center Console End Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  7. Disconnect the audio amplifier electrical connectors.
  8. Remove the 4 screws retaining the upper console bracket to the lower console bracket.

    The front 2 screws (1) are shown in the graphic.

    9. Fig 2: Removing Front Screws Retaining Upper Console Bracket
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  9. Move both front seats to the fully forward.
  10. Reposition the inboard seat track trim (1) in order to gain access to the rear console side panel screw (2).
  11. Remove both rear console side panel screws.
    12. Fig 3: View Of Seat Track Trim & Rear Console Side Panel Screw
    GM1207757Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Move both front seats to the fully rearward.
  13. Remove both front console side panel screws (1).
    14. Fig 4: Locating Console Side Panel Screw
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  14. Disconnect the floor console electrical connector.
  15. Remove the console assembly from the vehicle.
  16. Remove the audio amplifier screws (1).
  17. Remove the audio amplifier from the vehicle.
    18. Fig 5: Removing Audio Amplifier Screws
    GM1207766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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