For 1990-2009 cars

## Front Floor Console Replacement Pontiac

### Removal Procedure

1. Position the front seat to the most rearward position.
2. Remove the shift lever knob retainer and remove the shift knob.
3. Remove the front floor console trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement .
4. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
5. Lift up the front floor console armrest and remove the rubber mat from the storage compartment.
6. Remove the rear bolts from the console storage compartment.
7. Remove the center bolts from the sides of the console.
8. Remove the front screw covers at the front of the console, using a small flat-bladed tool at the front edge.
9. Remove the front screws from the console.
10. Remove the front nuts from the console bracket.
11. Remove the front floor console, pulling up and rearward, guiding the boot over the park brake lever.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the front floor console, sliding forward and downward, guiding the boot over the park brake lever.
2. Position and engage the front retainers by pressing inward, until the retainers are fully seated.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the front nuts to the console bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

4. Install the center bolts to the sides of the console.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

5. Install the front screws to the console.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

6. Install the screw covers at the front of the console. Press the covers into place until fully seated.
7. Install the rear bolts to the console storage compartment.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

8. Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
9. Install the console trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement .
10. Release the park brake lever to the full down position.
11. Install the rubber mat to the storage compartment, and lower the front floor console armrest.
12. Install the shift lever knob and install the shift knob retainer.
13. Reposition the front seats to the original position.

## Front Floor Console Replacement Oldsmobile

### Removal Procedure

1. Position the front seats to the most rearward position.
2. Position the park brake lever to the full up position.
3. Remove the mats from the instrument panel (I/P) center compartment and from the front floor console rear compartment.
4. Perform one of the following procedures:

• | For manual transmission, unsnap the shifter boot.

• | For automatic transmission, remove the shift lever knob retainer and remove the shift lever knob.

5. Remove the trim plate from the transmission shift opening. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement .
6. Remove the rear bolts from the console storage compartment.
7. Remove the retainers from the sides of the console.
8. Use a small flat-bladed tool at the front edge of the console to remove the screw covers.
9. Remove the front screws from the console.
10. Release the front retainers by pulling outward on the front sides of the console.
11. Remove the front floor console, pulling up and rearward, guiding the boot over the park brake lever.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the front floor console, sliding forward and downward, guiding the boot over the park brake lever.
2. Position and engage the front retainers by pressing inward, until the retainers are fully seated.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the rear bolts to the console storage compartment.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

4. Install the retainers to the sides of the console.
5. Install the front screws to the console.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

6. Install the screw covers at the front of the console. Press the covers into place until fully seated.
7. Install the trim plate to the transmission shift opening. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement .
8. Perform one of the following procedures:

• | For manual transmission, install the shifter boot.

• | For automatic transmission, install the shift lever knob and install the shift lever knob retainer.

9. Install the mats to the I/P center compartment and to the front floor console rear compartment.
10. Release the park brake lever to the full down position.
11. Move the front seats to the original position.