Front Floor Console Replacement (Left Hand Drive)

2013 Cadillac CTS V, 2D Coupe, Automatic TransSECTION Front Floor Console Replacement (Left Hand Drive)
Fig 1: Front Floor Console & Screws (Left Hand Drive)
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Front Floor Console Replacement (Left Hand Drive)

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Remove the left and right front floor console appliques. Refer to Front Floor Console Applique Replacement .
  2. Remove the front floor console transmission shifter trim plate assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Transmission Shift Opening Trim Plate Replacement (Right Hand Drive Automatic Trans) , Front Floor Console Transmission Shift Opening Trim Plate Replacement (Right Hand Drive Manual Transmission) , Front Floor Console Transmission Shift Opening Trim Plate Replacement (Left Hand Drive Automatic Trans) , Front Floor Console Transmission Shift Opening Trim Plate Replacement (Left Hand Drive Manual Transmission) .
1 Front Floor Console Screw (Qty: 2)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
2 Front Floor Console Screw (Qty: 2)

Procedure

  1. Move the front seats to the full rear position.
  2. Pull the carpet way from the console assembly to expose the front lower console screws.

Tighten 
2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
3 Front Floor Console Screw (Qty: 2)

Procedure

  1. Move the front seats to the full forward position.
  2. Pull the carpet way from the console assembly to expose the rear lower console screws.

Tighten 
2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
4 Front Floor Console Armrest Assembly

Procedure

  1. Disconnect the electrical connections.
  2. When replacing the front floor console assembly, transfer all necessary components.
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