Front Floor Console Armrest Hinge Replacement

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Front Floor Console Armrest Hinge Replacement
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Fig 1: View Of Front Floor Console Armrest Assembly & Components
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Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure:Β 
Remove the Console Assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Cadillac)Β  or Front Floor Console Replacement (Except Cadillac)Β .
1 Front Floor Console Armrest Inner Panel Screw (Qty: 8)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:Β  2 N.m (18 lb in)

2 Front Floor Console Armrest Inner Panel
3 Front Floor Console Armrest to Hinge Screw (Qty: 4)

Tighten:Β  2 N.m (18 lb in)

4 Front Floor Console Armrest Assembly
5 Front Floor Console Compartment Assembly
Refer to Front Floor Console Compartment Replacement (Except Cadillac)Β .
6 Front Floor Console Armrest Hinge to Console Retainer Screw (Qty: 4)

Tighten:Β  2 N.m (18 lb in)

7 Front Floor Console Armrest Hinge Assembly
RENDER: 1.0x

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