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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2014EQUINOX LS, FWD, GAS/ETHANOLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIMINSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM AND CONSOLE TRIMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT FLOOR CONSOLE TRANSMISSION SHIFT OPENING TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT

2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS, FWD, Gas/Ethanol

Front Floor Console Transmission Shift Opening Trim Plate Replacement

2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS, FWD, Gas/EthanolSECTION Front Floor Console Transmission Shift Opening Trim Plate Replacement

Fig 1: Front Floor Console Transmission Shift Opening Trim Plate

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Preliminary Procedure
Remove the left front floor lower console side finish cover. Refer to Front Floor Lower Console Side Finish Cover Replacement - Left Side (Terrain) , Front Floor Lower Console Side Finish Cover Replacement - Left Side (Equinox) .

Front Floor Console Transmission Shift Opening Trim Plate

Procedures

Using a suitable tool, release the two left retainer tabs securing the front floor console transmission shift opening trim plate to the shift control assembly.
While holding the left edge of the front floor console transmission shift opening trim plate up, to keep the retainer tabs from reattaching, grasp the shifter assembly and gently pull it to the left.
Push the front floor console transmission shift opening trim plate to the right as far as possible and pull upward in order to release the two right side retainer tabs.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.