Warning: The vehicles described in this manual are equipped with a passive restraint system (SRS), also known as an air spring system. Before carrying out work in the area where the elements of this system are located, you should turn off its power, since accidental deployment of the airbags can result in serious injury (see _ chapter 12).
Center console
1. Place chocks under the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. It should be noted that during this procedure you will have to move the selector lever out of the Park position and turn off the parking brake.
2. Remove the screw that secures the automatic transmission selector lever handle (see illustration). Squeeze the selector lever boot at the base from the sides to release the clips, then remove the handle and boot.
23.2. Unscrew the selector lever screw
3. When performing the procedure on an Oldsmobile car, you must press the selector lever handle button, at the same time press the lock release tab forward and move the selector lever back until it stops. Remove the screws and clips that secure the console trim, then remove the trim.
4. On other models, you need to open the console cover and remove the six screws that secure the accessory box to the console (see illustration). Lift and remove the drawer
23.4. Unscrew the screws located inside and remove the accessory box
5. Remove the screws securing the console (see illustration).
23.5. Unscrew the console mounting screws
6. Raise the parking brake lever all the way.
7. When performing this procedure on an Oldsmobile, you will need to disconnect the two console-to-dashboard mounting components located on the front of the console.
8. Lift and move the console back to expose the electrical connectors located underneath it. Disconnect the connectors, lower the parking brake lever halfway and remove the console from the vehicle.
9. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Upper console
10. When performing the procedure on the front section of the overhead console, you must unscrew the two screws located at the rear. Disconnect the two fasteners located at the front, lower the console, disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the console from the vehicle.
11. When performing the procedure on the rear section of the upper console, you need to unscrew the four screws that secure it. Lower the console section and remove it from the vehicle.
12. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.