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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Front Floor Console Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 639917 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the rear storage compartment from the front floor console.
  3. Remove the front floor console trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement .
  4. Remove the shift control lever and indicator bezel. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement in Automatic Transaxle.

    5. Object Number: 326124 Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear bolts from the front of the floor console in the rear storage compartment.
  6. Remove the center bolts front floor console at the transaxle shift lever mounting bracket.
  7. Remove the front bolts from the front floor console.

    8. Object Number: 311756 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  9. Pull the front floor console rearward in order to release the console from the guide pins in the instrument panel (IP).
  10. Remove the front floor console from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 311756 Size: SH
  1. Position the front floor console to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors.
  3. Align the front floor console to the guide pins in the instrument panel.
  4. Push the front floor console forward into the IP until the console guide pins are fully seated.

    5. Object Number: 326124 Size: SH

    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.

  5. Install the front floor console center bolts at the transaxle shift lever mounting bracket.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  6. Install the front floor console rear bolts in the rear storage compartment.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  7. Install the front bolts to the front floor console.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  8. Install the shift control lever and the indicator bezel. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement in Automatic Transaxle.
  9. Install the front floor console trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement .

    10. Object Number: 639915 Size: SH
  10. Install the rear storage compartment to the front floor console.
  11. Connect the battery ground negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.