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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 XLR 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Console Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the shifter knob. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement .
  3. Open the console door.

    4. Object Number: 1224732 Size: SH
  4. Remove the hinge cover from the console bin. Pull at the rear of the cover to disengage the retainer.

    5. Object Number: 1276318 Size: SH
  5. Remove the console cupholder and the ashtray.
  6. Remove the console trim plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement .

    7. Object Number: 1224732 Size: SH
  7. Remove the console nuts.
  8. Remove the bolts retaining the front of the console to the instrument panel (I/P) carrier.
  9. Lift the rear of the console slightly and pull rearward to release the front of the console from under the I/P carrier.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the electrical accessory plug.

    11. Object Number: 1276324 Size: SH
  11. Unscrew to remove the console electrical accessory plug retainer from the console electrical accessory plug housing.
  12. Remove the electrical accessory plug housing from the console.
  13. Using a flat-bladed tool, disengage the lamp from the retainer. Route the lamp through the hole in the console bin.
  14. Remove the console from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the console to the vehicle.
  2. Install the console lamp to the bin.

    3. Route the lamp through the hole in the bin and push to engage the retainer.

  3. Install the electrical accessory plug housing to the console.

    4. Verify that the cover plug is in place on the accessory plug housing.

  4. Install the electrical accessory plug retainer onto the accessory plug housing. Screw the retainer onto the housing until secure.
  5. Connect the electrical connector to the electrical accessory plug.

    6. Object Number: 95703 Size: SH

    Important: Install the front of the console under the rear of the I/P carrier.

  6. Install the console into position. Insert the front of the console under the rear of the I/P carrier.

    7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Install the console retaining nuts and the retaining bolt to the I/P carrier.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  8. Install the console trim plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement .

    9. Object Number: 1276318 Size: SH
  9. Install the console cupholder and the ashtray.

    10. Object Number: 1224732 Size: SH
  10. Install the hinge cover to the console bin.

    11. Push down on the cover to engage the retaining clips.

  11. Close the console door. Verify that the door fits and latches correctly.
  12. Install the shifter knob. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement .
  13. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .