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For 1990-2009 cars only

Front Floor Console Replacement Full Length (Auto Trans)

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 392693  Size: SH
  1. Remove the shift handle retaining clip at the front of the handle.
  2. Remove the shift handle from the shift lever.

  3. Object Number: 392688  Size: SH
  4. Open the console lid.
  5. Remove the console compartment inserts.

  6. Object Number: 392698  Size: SH
  7. Remove the transmission select switch (if equipped).

  8. Object Number: 303478  Size: SH
  9. Remove the nuts that retain the rear of the console.
  10. Remove the cup holder insert.
  11. Remove the screws that retain the front of the console to the vehicle.
  12. Remove the console from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 303478  Size: SH
  1. Install the console to the vehicle.
  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.

  3. Install the screws that retain the front of the console.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 7 N·m (63 lb in).

  5. Install the cup holder insert.
  6. Install the nuts that retain the rear of the console.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 392698  Size: SH
  8. Install the transmission select switch (if equipped).

  9. Object Number: 392688  Size: SH
  10. Install the console compartment insert.
  11. Install the console compartment insert screws.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).


    Object Number: 392693  Size: SH
  13. Install the shift handle to the shift lever.
  14. Install the shift handle retaining clip at the front of the handle.

Front Floor Console Replacement Full Length (Envoy)

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 384281  Size: SH
  1. Remove the front ashtray from console by gently prying out the ashtray with a flat-bladed tool.
  2. Carefully lift up on the wood shifter assembly close-out in order to remove the assembly from the console. The closeout panel will need to be rotated to fit over the shift handle.
  3. Remove the passenger side toe-panel by gently prying out the panel using a flat-bladed tool.
  4. Disconnect the instrument panel to console wiring harness connection.

  5. Object Number: 392688  Size: SH
  6. Open the armrest in order to expose and remove the convenience tray from storage compartment.

  7. Object Number: 417790  Size: SH
  8. Remove the fasteners (2) that retain the console (1) to the shifter assembly and the vehicle floor.
  9. Remove the console from the vehicle by lifting the console over the floor studs.
  10. If replacing the center console, remove the compact disc player from the console. Refer to Remote Compact Disc Player Replacement in Entertainment.
  11. If replacing the center console, remove the amplifier from the console. Refer to Radio Speaker Amplifier Replacement in Entertainment.
  12. If replacing the center console, remove the rear seat audio control from the console. Refer to Rear Seat Audio Control Replacement in Entertainment.
  13. If replacing the center console, remove and retain the console wiring harness for use on the new console.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 417790  Size: SH
  1. Install the console wiring harness to the console.
  2. Install the rear seat audio control to the console. Refer to Rear Seat Audio Control Replacement in Entertainment.
  3. Install the amplifier from the console. Refer to Radio Speaker Amplifier Replacement in Entertainment.
  4. Install the compact disc player from the console. Refer to Remote Compact Disc Player Replacement in Entertainment.
  5. Important: Do not pinch the instrument panel to console wiring harness during this process.

  6. Install the console to the vehicle by lifting the console (1) over and onto the floor studs.
  7. 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.

  8. Install the fasteners (2) that retain the console to the vehicle.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the console to the vehicle retainers to 10 N·m (88 lb in).


    Object Number: 392688  Size: SH
  10. Install the convenience tray to the armrest storage compartment.

  11. Object Number: 384281  Size: SH
  12. Connect the instrument panel to console wiring harness connection
  13. Install the passenger side toe-panel by firmly pressing the toe-panel into place.
  14. Carefully press the wood shifter assembly close-out into place. The closeout panel will need to be rotated in order to fit over the shift handle
  15. Install the front ashtray to the console by firmly pressing the ashtray into place.

Front Floor Console Replacement Non-Full Length

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 303463  Size: SH
  1. For manual transmission only, remove the shift control lever. Refer to Control Lever and/or Boot Replacement in Manual Transmission- NV 3500.
  2. Remove the console from the floor.
  3. Pull up on the console in order to release the retainer clips.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 303463  Size: SH
  1. Use care when installing the console so the clips do not bend.
  2. install the console to the floor.
  3. For manual transmission only, install the shift lever. Refer to Control Lever and/or Boot Replacement in Manual Transmission- NV 3500.

Front Floor Console Replacement Full-Length (Manual Trans)

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 303465  Size: SH
  1. Remove the shift control lever. Refer to Control Lever and/or Boot Replacement in Manual Transmission- NV 3500.
  2. Remove the cup holder insert.
  3. Remove the screws that retain the trim plate to the console.
  4. Remove the trim plate from the console.

  5. Object Number: 392688  Size: SH
  6. Open the storage compartment cover.
  7. Remove the storage compartment.

  8. Object Number: 303478  Size: SH
  9. Remove the nuts that retain the console to the vehicle.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector, if equipped.
  11. Remove the console from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 303478  Size: SH
  1. Install the console to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the electrical connector, if equipped.
  3. 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.

  4. Install the nuts that retain the console to the vehicle.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (88 lb in).


    Object Number: 392688  Size: SH
  6. Install the storage compartment to the vehicle.

  7. Object Number: 303465  Size: SH
  8. Install the trim plate to the console.
  9. Install the screws that retain the trim plate to the console.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

  11. Install the cup holder insert.
  12. Install the shift control lever. Refer to Control Lever and/or Boot Replacement in Manual Transmission- NV 3500.