GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the cupholder assembly. Refer to Cupholder Replacement .
  2. Important: Observe the orientation of the switches. The red lights points towards the rear of the vehicle.


    Object Number: 824844  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the wire connectors from the 2 switches.
  4. • Switch 1 is the power switch.
    • Switch  2 is the hot and cold switch.

    Object Number: 824839  Size: SH
  5. Remove the defective switch by pushing in the retaining tabs (1) while pushing the switch outwards.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 824839  Size: SH
  1. Install the new switch until the tabs (1) clicks in place.
  2. Ensure the red light is pointing rearward of the vehicle.


    Object Number: 824844  Size: SH
  3. Connect the electrical connectors.
  4. Install the cupholder assembly to the console. Refer to Cupholder Replacement .