Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the shifter knob. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement in Automatic Transmission - 5L50-E.
- Open the console door.
- Remove the hinge cover from the console bin. Pull at the rear of the cover to disengage the retainer.
- Remove the console cupholder and the ashtray.
- Remove the console trim plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement .
- Remove the console nuts.
- Remove the bolts retaining the front of the console to the I/P carrier.
- Lift the rear of the console slightly and pull rearward to release the front of the console from under the I/P carrier.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the electrical accessory plug.
- Unscrew to remove the console electrical accessory plug retainer from the console electrical accessory plug housing.
- Remove the electrical accessory plug housing from the console.
- Using a flat-bladed tool, disengage the lamp from the retainer. Route the lamp through the hole in the console bin.
- Remove the console from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution
in Cautions and Notices.