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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 182 (INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES, AND CONSOLE)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCONSOLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the folding top stowage compartment lid extension panel (convertible). Refer to COMPARTMENT LID EXTENSION - FOLDING TOP STOWAGE in Interior Trim.
  2. Open the console door.
  3. Pull up on the rear of the electronic traction control, ride control switch (2) in order to release the retaining clips; if the switch does not release from the trim plate, perform the following steps:
    • Carefully insert a screwdriver into the recess located at the rear of the switch.
    • Gently pull up the rear of the switch.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the switch.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Switch
    G01454005Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the LED connector (1) from the wiring harness connector (2).
  6. Remove the switch.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting LED Connector From Wiring Harness Connector
    G01454006Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Using a small flat bladed screwdriver, carefully remove the console retaining nut covers.
  8. Remove the nuts retaining the rear of the console.
  9. Remove the nuts retaining the front of the console and the IP accessory trim plate.
  10. Lift the rear of the console slightly and pull rearward to release the front of the console from under the IP accessory trim plate.
    Fig 3: Removing Console Retainers
    G01454007Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the electrical accessory plug.
  12. Unscrew to remove the console electrical accessory plug retainer from the console electrical accessory plug housing.
  13. Remove the electrical accessory plug housing from the console.
    Fig 4: Removing Electrical Accessory Plug Housing From Console
    G01454008Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel door release, rear lift window release (export) switch.
  15. Remove the fuel door release, rear lift window release (export) switch from the console.

    Turn the console over and carefully insert a small flat bladed screwdriver to release the switch tabs.

  16. Remove the console from the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Fuel Door Release
    G01454009Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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