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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2003 🢒 DeVille 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Front Floor Console Compartment Door Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 568396 Size: SH
  1. Remove the auxiliary HVAC control from the center console. Refer to Auxiliary Heater and Air Conditioning Control Module Replacement in HVAC Automatic.
  2. Remove the screws (1, 2) from the rear cover (3).
  3. Remove the center console rear cover (3).

    4. Object Number: 568406 Size: SH
  4. Open the console compartment door.
  5. Use a flat bladed tool in order to remove the inner auxiliary HVAC outlet (2).
  6. Remove the cellular telephone docking station, if equipped with UV8. Refer to Cellular Telephone Docking Station Replacement in Cellular Communications.
  7. Remove the screws (1) from the console door hinge.
  8. Remove the console door and hinge assembly.

    9. Object Number: 568408 Size: SH
  9. Remove the screws (1).
  10. Remove the console tray (2).

    11. Object Number: 568411 Size: SH
  11. Remove the screws (1).
  12. Remove the armrest inner trim panel (2).

    13. Object Number: 568412 Size: SH
  13. Remove the door hinge screws (1).
  14. Remove the console door hinge (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 568412 Size: SH
  1. Align the center console hinge (2) to the armrest.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the screws (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.6 N·m (14 lb in).


    Object Number: 568411 Size: SH
  3. Install the armrest inner trim panel (2).
  4. Install the screws (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.6 N·m (14 lb in).


    Object Number: 568408 Size: SH
  5. If equipped with UV8, Install the Cellular phone docking station. Refer to Cellular Telephone Docking Station Replacement in Cellular Communications.
  6. Install the console tray (2).
  7. Install the console tray screws (1)

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.6 N·m (14 lb in).


    Object Number: 568406 Size: SH
  8. The center console door has alignment pins next to the top 2 hinge screws.

    9. Align the console lid and hinge assembly to the center console.

  9. Install the console hinge screws (1).

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.6 N·m (14 lb in).

  10. Install the inner auxiliary HVAC outlet (2).
  11. Close the console compartment door.

    12. Object Number: 568396 Size: SH
  12. Install the center console rear cover (3).
  13. Install the console rear cover screws (1, 2).

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.6 N·m (14 lb in).

  14. Install the auxiliary HVAC control. Refer to Auxiliary Heater and Air Conditioning Control Module Replacement in HVAC Automatic.
  15. Ensure proper operation of the console door.