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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 696 (INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES, AND CONSOLE)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCONSOLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOORREMOVAL PROCEDURE

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Removal Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear storage compartment from the front floor console.
Remove the front floor console trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE .

Fig 1: Removing Rear Storage Compartment From Front Floor Console
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Remove the horseshoe clip (1) from the shift control knob. Remove the shift control knob.
Disengage the transmission shift plate retainers from the transmission shift control assembly. Remove the transmission shift plate.

Fig 2: Removing Horseshoe Clip From Shift Control Knob
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Remove the rear bolts from the front of the floor console in the rear storage compartment.
Remove the center bolts front floor console at the transaxle shift lever mounting bracket.
Remove the front bolts from the front floor console.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts From Front Floor Console
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Pull the front floor console rearward in order to release the console from the guide pins in the instrument panel (IP).
Remove the front floor console from the vehicle.

Fig 4: Removing Front Floor Console
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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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.