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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the folding top stowage compartment lid extension panel (convertible). Refer to Compartment Lid Extension - Folding Top Stowage in Interior Trim.
  2. Open the console door.
  3. Pull up on the rear of the electronic traction control, ride control switch (2) in order to release the retaining clips; if the switch does not release from the trim plate, perform the following steps:
    Fig 1: Electrical Connector To Electronic Traction Control
    GM631175Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    • Carefully insert a screwdriver into the recess located at the rear of the switch.
    • Gently pull up the rear of the switch.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the switch.
    5. Fig 2: Led Connector To Wiring Harness Connector
    GM631216Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the LED connector (1) from the wiring harness connector (2).
  6. Remove the switch.
  7. Using a small flat bladed screwdriver, carefully remove the console retaining nut covers.
  8. Remove the nuts retaining the rear of the console.
  9. Remove the nuts retaining the front of the console and the IP accessory trim plate.
    Fig 3: Console Under Rear Of IP Accessory Trim Plate
    GM95703Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Lift the rear of the console slightly and pull rearward to release the front of the console from under the IP accessory trim plate.
    11. Fig 4: Electrical Connector At Electrical Accessory Plug
    GM95719Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the electrical accessory plug.
  12. Unscrew to remove the console electrical accessory plug retainer from the console electrical accessory plug housing.
  13. Remove the electrical accessory plug housing from the console.
    14. Fig 5: Electrical Connector At Fuel Door Release
    GM95713Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel door release, rear lift window release (export) switch.
  15. Remove the fuel door release, rear lift window release (export) switch from the console.

    Turn the console over and carefully insert a small flat bladed screwdriver to release the switch tabs.

  16. Remove the console from the vehicle.
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