Console Trim Plate Replacement for Cadillac Seville - RHD 2001
Removal Procedure
- Block the vehicle wheels.
- Put the shift lever into neutral (N).
Important: Do not use the convenience door opening as a leverage point.
Notice: To prevent component damage, DO NOT use metal tools to remove the trim.
- Remove
the console trim plate.
| 3.1. | Insert your fingers (if necessary, use a flat plastic tool) between
the trim plate and the PRNDL at the RH rear corner of the chrome trim (2). |
| 3.2. | Gently lift up the trim plate in order to disengage the RH rear
corner retainer (3). |
| 3.3. | Use the same method at the LH rear corner and the two front corners
of the chrome trim in order to disengage the remaining retainers. |
- Lift the console trim plate assembly upwards from the rear edge
and pull the assembly rearward.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors as necessary.
Installation Procedure
- Connect the electrical connectors.
- Guide the forward edge of the trim panel (1) into the lower
instrument panel (IP) opening.
Important: Make sure the retainers are aligned properly before attempting to engage
the trim plate.
- Align the trim panel retainers with the top of the console, and press
down firmly in order to engage the console trim panel.
- Shift the vehicle into park (P).
- Remove the blocks from the wheels.