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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2000 🢒 Eldorado 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Console Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the console storage compartment. Refer to Front Floor Console Compartment Replacement .
  2. Remove the console trim plate. Refer to Console Front Trim Plate Replacement .
  3. Remove the ashtray. Refer to Ashtray Replacement .
  4. Remove the driver information switch. Refer to Driver Information Display Switch Replacement .
  5. Remove the radio and A/C control assembly. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.

    6. Object Number: 493869 Size: SH
  6. Remove the 2 fasteners (2) retaining the console to the floor.
  7. Remove the 4 fasteners (1) retaining the console to the instrument panel.
  8. Remove the console air supply duct. Turn in order to release.
  9. Remove the 2 fasteners retaining the upper shift plate.
  10. Remove the shifter. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement in Automatic Transaxle-4T80-E.
  11. Disconnect the electrical connectors to the console.
  12. Remove the console from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the console to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors to the console.
  3. Install the shifter. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement in Automatic Transaxle-4T80-E.
  4. Install the 2 retainers to the upper shift plate.
  5. Install the console blower air supply duct. Turn in order to push on the duct.

    6. Object Number: 493869 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  6. Install the 4 fasteners (1) that retain the console to the IP.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  7. Install the 2 rear fasteners (2) that retain the console to the floor.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  8. Install the radio/heater and A/C control assembly. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment:
  9. Install the driver information switch to the console. Refer to Driver Information Display Switch Replacement .
  10. Install the ashtray to the console. Refer to Ashtray Replacement .
  11. Install the console trim plate. Refer to Console Front Trim Plate Replacement .
  12. Install the storage compartment. Refer to Front Floor Console Compartment Replacement .