Front Floor Console Replacement - Full Length
FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE REPLACEMENT (FULL LENGTH ENVOY)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the front ashtray from console by gently prying out the ashtray with a flat-bladed tool.
2. Carefully lift up on the wood shifter assembly close-out in order to remove the assembly from the console. The closeout panel will need to be rotated to fit over the shift handle.
3. Remove the passenger side toe-panel by gently prying out the panel using a flat-bladed tool.
4. Disconnect the instrument panel to console wiring harness connection.
5. Open the armrest in order to expose and remove the convenience tray from storage compartment.
6. Remove the fasteners (2) that retain the console (1) to the shifter assembly and the vehicle floor.
7. Remove the console from the vehicle by lifting the console over the floor studs.
8. If replacing the center console, remove the amplifier and the rear seat audio control from the console.
9. If replacing the center console, remove and retain the console wiring harness for use on the new console.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the console wiring harness to the console.
2. Install the rear seat audio and the amplifier.
3. Install the CD player from the console.
Important: Do not pinch the instrument panel to console wiring harness during this process.
4. Install the console to the vehicle by lifting the console (1) over and onto the floor studs.
NOTICE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring or fasteners requiring the use of the 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.
5. Install the fasteners (2) that retain the console to the vehicle.
6. Tighten the console to the vehicle retainers to 10 Nm (88 lb.in).
7. Install the convenience tray to the armrest storage compartment.
8. Connect the instrument panel to console wiring harness connection.
9. Install the passenger side toe-panel by firmly pressing the toe-panel into place.
10. Carefully press the wood shifter assembly close-out into place. The closeout panel will need to be rotated in order to fit over the shift handle.
11. Install the front ashtray to the console by firmly pressing the ashtray into place.