GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2000 🢒 Century 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Front Floor Console Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Apply the parking brake.
  3. Position the transaxle shift lever to the LOW position.
  4. Remove the front floor console trim plate. Refer to Console Front Trim Plate Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 326131 Size: SH
  5. Remove the rubber mat from the storage compartment in the front floor console.

    6. Object Number: 326124 Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolts from the storage compartment area of the front floor console.
  7. Remove the bolts from the front floor console mounting bracket at the rear of the transaxle shift lever.

    8. Object Number: 326126 Size: SH
  8. Remove the bolts from the LH and RH front sides of the front floor console.
  9. Remove the front floor console power accessory port. Refer to Floor Console Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement .
  10. Remove the front floor console cigrette lighter. Refer to Console Ashtray/Lighter Replacement .

    11. Object Number: 326133 Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the wiring harness from the front floor console.

    12. Object Number: 689957 Size: SH
  12. Pull the front floor console rearward in order to release the retainers from the instrument panel.

    13. Object Number: 689951 Size: SH
  13. Depress the front edge of the shifter trim plate in order to pull back the front floor console for removal.
  14. Remove front floor console from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the front floor console into the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 326133 Size: SH
  2. Connect the electrical connectors to the front floor console.
  3. Align the front floor console over the transaxle shifter and position the front floor console retainers to the instrument panel.

    4. Object Number: 689958 Size: SH
  4. Push the front floor console forward into the retainers in the instrument panel until fully seated.

    5. Object Number: 326126 Size: SH

    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.

  5. Install the bolts to the forward edge of the front floor console.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the front floor console front side bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 326124 Size: SH
  6. Install the bolts into the front floor console mounting bracket at the rear of the transaxle shifter lever.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the front floor console bracket rear of transaxle shift lever bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  7. Install the bolts to the storage area of the front floor console.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the front floor console to storage compartment bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 326131 Size: SH
  8. Install the rubber mat to the storage compartment in the front floor console.
  9. Install the front floor console trim plate. Refer to Console Front Trim Plate Replacement .
  10. Install the front floor console power accessory port. Refer to Floor Console Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement .
  11. Install the front floor console cigrette lighter. Refer to Console Ashtray/Lighter Replacement .
  12. Reposition the transaxle shift lever to the PARK position.
  13. Release the parking brake.
  14. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .