Front Floor Console Replacement

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.




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: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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

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 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.
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.