I have a 1989 Pontiac Bonneville and need to know how to remove the gear shift cover so I can pull up the center console.

Bruce Bracey

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• Posted on May 04, 2009

SOURCE: need instructions on how to remove center console to access electric window switch.

Here is what I could find, hope it helps.
Good luck.
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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

See Figures 1 and 2
The following procedure is a general procedure for console removal. You may have to modify or skip certain steps depending upon your vehicle.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the shift knob, floor compartment door and console trim plate.
3. Remove the instrument panel accessory trim plate.
4. Unfasten the retaining bolts, detach the connector, then remove the console door.

1. Remove the seats, as outlined later in this section, in order to get to the lower rear screw(s) on the side trim panels.
2. Remove the console side trim panels.
3. If equipped, remove the switch pack housing with the switches.
4. Remove the console compartment floor protector, bolt covers and bolts.
5. Unfasten the screws mounting the console to the instrument panel and tunnel.
6. Unclip the harness and accessory plug.
7. Tag and detach all necessary electrical connectors.
8. If necessary, remove any remaining retainers.
9. Tilt the rear of the console up, then slide the front tab back out of the instrument panel and remove the console from the vehicle.

1. Position the console in the vehicle by placing the front tab of the console into the instrument panel slot, making sure to align the screw holes.
2. Attach the electrical connectors as tagged during removal.
3. The remaining of installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Tighten the console retaining screws to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).

SOURCE: How do you take off the center console for a 2004 f 150

My mother had the same problem in her 2004 SC Lariat. All you have to do is pop up that center console where the gear shifter is (it's connected by pop in fastners) and push that white default button on the side of the gear shift. After you get tired of doing this for a bout a week, the dealer will try and charge about 6-$700 bucks for this piece. Luckly we got it replaced for nothing...Thank God!!!

I forgot what the dealer said why was it malfunctioning; you might want to try and see if there is a recall on it first before you go and shell out some money. Hope this helps.

I'm actually surfing through yahoo to fix another problem I'm going through...the flashing climate control unit. Yeah, her's went out and I'm trying to fix it instead of going to the dealer.

ZJ Limited

• 17989 Answers
• Posted on Nov 11, 2009

SOURCE: light bulb is burned out on gear shift console.

The center console needs to be removed, pull the shift plate plastic cover off, remove two bolts inside the console storage box, remove the phillips screws that are visible, the front center storage box also has to be removed, the bulb is located on the left side of the shifter from underneath.

Hope helped with this (remember rated this help) Good luck.

SOURCE: replace bulb on automatic gear shift console

If the shift console is on floor then look for bolts holding it down.  Take out bolts and then you can maneuver console so you can see where light is plugged in and get the right light to replace it.  It will probably be a small light which tend to cost a bit more, but at least you'll have the light back.

SOURCE: On a 2005 Honda Civic I need to know how to remove

Detach the clips (A, B) by pulling the center console box (C) up, and removing it from the center console (D).

1. Remove the screws (A, B) and clips (C), and remove the center console (D).
   

2. Install the console in the reverse order of removal, and note these items
   

3.