Center console???
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Center console???
Ok i want to take my center console out but i cant find all the bolts. I see the two that are in the "glove" compartment and teh three by the ash tray anyone know where the rest are thanks for the advice.
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Car: 85 Camaro SC
Engine: V6
Transmission: 700r4
If I rember correctly there are two,or three bolts holding the lower console on. They are attached to the the metal supports on the bottom of the lower console.
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From: Hacienda Heights, CA
Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27
You DID remove the center console top first right? You'll find the rest underneath it. There is a lot more involved to take it out than there should be.
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Here is WHAT you do...
This is for 85-92 firebirds:
Sometimes I have found it easier to remove the radio/heater trim piece first togive just a little clearance. There are 4 pop-clips that you have to carefully pop off
First you remove the top plastic trim piece (its black and has all the little squares all over it) to do that you first remove the ashtray, and remove the 1 7mm screw. in the back of the trim piece you remove the 2 screws. Now the rest of it is held in by little clips, so carefully pry upward.
Once you have that free you have to remove the wires that attach to the switches on the trim piece of the console. They are a little tricky so be careful. First remove the console door switch light wire. I like to use a bladed screwdriver for the Power mirrors, and the window switch, and gently, I must emphasize GENTLY, remove the plastic clips and remove the plugs.
Do not forget the shift indicator light or the cigarette lighter wires. the cigarette is the most difficult in my opinion because of its location, and sometimes it is held on by an impossible to get to clip. Other times it comes right off, it might depend on year of your car.
now you should have the black trim piece free, and you have three 10mm bolts that you need to remove. Two are in the glovebox area, one that faces forward. the one facing forward I like to get to take a longish 1/4" extension and get it through the glovebox light hole.
Now, once you have everything free, pick up on the e-brake handle to at least a 45° angle and remove the console.
Thats it. I think I made it sound more difficult than it really is...
John
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[This message has been edited by okfoz (edited October 10, 2001).]
This is for 85-92 firebirds:
Sometimes I have found it easier to remove the radio/heater trim piece first togive just a little clearance. There are 4 pop-clips that you have to carefully pop off
First you remove the top plastic trim piece (its black and has all the little squares all over it) to do that you first remove the ashtray, and remove the 1 7mm screw. in the back of the trim piece you remove the 2 screws. Now the rest of it is held in by little clips, so carefully pry upward.
Once you have that free you have to remove the wires that attach to the switches on the trim piece of the console. They are a little tricky so be careful. First remove the console door switch light wire. I like to use a bladed screwdriver for the Power mirrors, and the window switch, and gently, I must emphasize GENTLY, remove the plastic clips and remove the plugs.
Do not forget the shift indicator light or the cigarette lighter wires. the cigarette is the most difficult in my opinion because of its location, and sometimes it is held on by an impossible to get to clip. Other times it comes right off, it might depend on year of your car.
now you should have the black trim piece free, and you have three 10mm bolts that you need to remove. Two are in the glovebox area, one that faces forward. the one facing forward I like to get to take a longish 1/4" extension and get it through the glovebox light hole.
Now, once you have everything free, pick up on the e-brake handle to at least a 45° angle and remove the console.
Thats it. I think I made it sound more difficult than it really is...
John
------------------
G O D BLESS AMERICA
87 Formula Yellow/Black
5.1 TPI Automatic
Baer 12" brakes 4 wheels, KYB AGX Adjustable Shocks & struts, Custom Leather interior, WAAAY TOO MANY MODS TO LIST
87 Formula TPI (5 Speed) Yellow/Gray STOCK
1967 Buick Riviera 430hp Turns high 14's (Not bad for 4300 lbs)
83 Camaro (Parts)
83 T/A (parts)
http://www.3rdgenformula.com
[This message has been edited by okfoz (edited October 10, 2001).]
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