Trim Plate Replacement - Front Floor Console

Trim Plate Replacement - Front Floor Console (Impala)

Removal Procedure




1. Apply the park brake.
2. Shift the transaxle shift lever from Park to 2.
3. Open the storage compartment door.
4. Carefully pry the rear of the trim plate away from the front floor console.
5. Pull the trim plate towards the rear of the vehicle in order to disengage the front of the trim plate.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector at the rear of the front floor console trim plate.
7. Rotate the trim plate 180 degrees. Lift the trim plate over the shift control handle.
8. Disconnect the wiring harness retainers from the trim plate.
9. Disconnect the wiring harness.
10. Disconnect the cigar lighter electrical connector.
11. Remove the ashtray.
12. Remove the front floor console trim plate.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the ashtray.
2. Connect the cigar lighter electrical connector.
3. Install the wiring harness.
4. Connect the wiring harness retainers to the trim plate.
5. Lower the trim plate over the shift control handle. Rotate the trim plate 180 degrees.
6. Connect the electrical connector at the rear of the trim plate.
7. Engage the trim plate. Ensure that the retainers are completely engaged.
8. Close the storage compartment door.
9. Shift the transaxle shift lever from 2 to Park.
10. Release the park brake.