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For 1990-2009 cars only

Overhead Console With Rail

If your vehicle is equipped with an overhead console, it may contain the following:

    • Reading lamps. See Front Reading Lamps or Rear Reading Lamps .
    • Switchbank. See Overhead Console Switchbank .
    • OnStar® System buttons. See OnStar® System .
    • HomeLink® Transmitter buttons. See HomeLink® Wireless Control System .

See your dealer to purchase additional items for the rail system.

Storage Bin

Your vehicle may have a storage bin located on the overhead rail that you can use for storage.


    Object Number: 1468606  Size: B3
  1. Place the storage bin on to the rails in the desired location.
  2. Push firmly upward on the bin while supporting it with one hand.
  3. Push in on the latch and then rotate it 90 degrees.

  4. Object Number: 1468607  Size: B3
  5. Firmly press down making sure the latch is flat with the ribs (A) on the storage bin.
  6. Switch hands and repeat Steps 2 through 4 for the latch on the opposite side of the storage bin.
  7. Reverse these steps in order to remove the storage bin.

The contents of the bin should never weigh more than 1.5 lbs (0.7 kg).

Always make sure to close and latch the bin before driving.

Overhead Console Without Rail

If your vehicle has an overhead console without the rail system, it has two reading lights, a courtesy light, and a switchbank. See Overhead Console Switchbank for more information.