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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 G8 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel and Console Trim 🢒 Center Console End Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure - Up to 17 Sept 2007

    Object Number: 1957039 Size: SH

    Note: From inside the front floor console compartment carefully lift upwards with a small flat blade screwdriver to detach the retaining clips. Close the armrest and remove the front floor console upper end panel (1).

  1. Remove the front floor console upper end panel (1), by lifting from the base of the trim panel to disengage.

    2. Object Number: 1957056 Size: SH
  2. Remove the rear floor console rear compartment (1).

    3. Object Number: 1957053 Size: SH
  3. Remove the end panel to front floor console retaining screws (1).
  4. Remove the end panel and rear air outlet assembly (2).

Installation Procedure - Up to 17 Sept 2007

    Object Number: 1957053 Size: SH
  1. Install the end panel and rear air outlet assembly (2).

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the end panel to front floor console retaining screws (1) and tighten to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

    3. Object Number: 1957048 Size: SH

    Note: The front floor console lower end panel (1) is retained by clips. Make sure all the clips are aligned with the front floor console and are engaged to avoid an induced rattle condition.

  3. Install the front floor console lower end panel (1).

    4. Object Number: 1957056 Size: SH
  4. Install the rear floor console rear compartment (1).

    5. Object Number: 1957039 Size: SH

    Note: The front floor console upper end panel (1) is retained by clips. Make sure all the clips are aligned with the front floor console and are engaged to avoid an induced rattle condition.

  5. Align the trim panel with the console end panel.
  6. Push down on trim to engage retaining clips.

Removal Procedure - From 17 Sept 2007

    Object Number: 2015986 Size: SH

    Note:  Raise the arm rest and from inside the front floor console compartment carefully lift upwards with a small flat blade screwdriver to detach the retaining clips. Lower the armrest.

  1. Remove the front floor console upper trim panel (1) from the end panel (2).

    2. Object Number: 2015987 Size: SH

    Note: Carefully lift upwards with a small flat blade screwdriver to detach the retaining clips.

  2. Remove the rear floor console lower trim panel (1) from the end panel (2).

    3. Object Number: 2015985 Size: SH
  3. Remove the end panel to front floor console retaining screws (1).
  4. Remove the end panel (2) from the front floor console.

Installation Procedure - From 17 Sept 2007

    Object Number: 2015985 Size: SH
  1. Install the end panel (2) to the front floor console.

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the end panel to front floor console retaining screws (1) and tighten to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

    3. Object Number: 2015987 Size: SH

    Note: The front floor console lower trim panel (1) is retained by clips. Make sure all the clips are aligned with the front floor console and are engaged to avoid an induced rattle condition.

  3. Install the front floor console lower trim panel (1) to the end panel (2). Listen for an audible click to confirm fitting.

    4. Object Number: 2016383 Size: SH

    Note: The front floor console upper trim panel (1) is retained by clips. Make sure all the clips are aligned with the front floor console and are engaged to avoid an induced rattle condition.

  4. Align the upper trim panel (1) with the console end panel.
  5. Push down on the upper trim panel (1) to engage retaining clips. Listen for an audible click to confirm fitting.