For 1990-2009 cars

## Console Trim Plate Replacement Pontiac

### Removal Procedure

1. Set the parking brake.
2. Place the transmission control lever in NEUTRAL.
3. Remove the transmission control lever handle retainer.
4. Remove the transmission control lever handle.
5. Remove the ashtray. Refer to Ashtray Replacement .
6. Remove the fasteners (1) under the ashtray.
7. Remove the console seat switch/cover plate. Refer to Console Front Trim Plate Replacement .
8. Remove the console compartment bezel. Refer to Front Floor Console Compartment Door Latch Replacement .
9. Pry off the center trim plate retaining clips (1).
10. Pry up on the console center trim plate in order to release the retainers.
11. Squeeze the arms of the center trim plate together to remove the arms from the lower console assembly.
12. Carefully rotate the center trim plate back.

Partially remove the console center trim plate.

13. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
14. Remove the console center trim plate.
15. Remove the console center trim plate switches/cover. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the console center trim plate switches/cover to the center trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
2. Partially install the console center trim plate.

Connect the electrical connectors.

3. Squeeze the arms of the center trim plate together to install the arms to the lower console assembly.
4. Align the console center trim plate.
5. Push downward to secure the console center trim plate.
6. Install the center trim plate retaining clips (1).
7. Install the console compartment bezel. Refer to Front Floor Console Compartment Door Latch Replacement .
8. Install the console seat switch/cover plate. Refer to Console Front Trim Plate Replacement .

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.

9. Install the fasteners (1) under the ashtray.

Tighten
Tighten the center trim plate fastener to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

10. Install the ashtray. Refer to Ashtray Replacement .
11. Install the transmission control lever handle.
12. Install the control lever handle retainer.
13. Place the transmission control lever handle in PARK.

## Console Trim Plate Replacement Oldsmobile

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the transmission control lever handle retainer (1).
2. Remove the transmission control lever handle (2).
3. Remove the upper center trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement
4. Pry up on the rear edges and sides of the shifter trim plate (1). Lift the shifter trim plate (1) up partially from the console.
5. Disconnect the PRNDL electrical connector (1).
6. Remove the shifter trim plate.

### Installation Procedure

1. Partially install the shifter trim plate (1).
2. Connect the PRNDL electrical connector (1).
3. Align the shifter trim plate fasteners.
4. Fasten the shifter trim plate by pushing downward.
5. Install the upper center trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
6. Install the transmission control lever handle (2).
7. Install the transmission control lever handle retainer (1).