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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 .
    • Universal Home Remote buttons. See Universal Home Remote 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

If your bin is equipped with the finger size latches do the following:

  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.

If your bin is equipped with the hand size latches do the following:

  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. The bin will snap into place.

  4. Object Number: 1711113  Size: B3
  5. To remove the bin, support the bin with one hand while pulling each latch up and away from the 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.