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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2004 🢒 Regal 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Front Floor Console Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Apply the parking brake.
  2. Position the transaxle shift lever to the LOW position.
  3. Remove the floor console trim plate. Refer to Console Front Trim Plate Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 326131 Size: SH
  4. Remove the rear compartment mat.

    5. Object Number: 326124 Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear compartment bolts.
  6. Remove the bracket bolts rearward of the transaxle shift lever.

    7. Object Number: 326126 Size: SH
  7. Remove the horizontal bolts near the instrument panel (I/P).
  8. Remove the power accessory port. Refer to Floor Console Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement in Power Outlets.
  9. Remove the floor console lighter. Refer to Cigarette Lighter Housing Replacement - Floor Console in Power Outlets.

    10. Object Number: 326133 Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the wiring harness from the floor console.

    11. Object Number: 689957 Size: SH
  11. Pull the floor console rearward in order to release the retainers from the I/P.

    12. Object Number: 689951 Size: SH
  12. Depress the front edge of the shifter trim plate in order to pull back the floor console for removal.
  13. Remove the floor console from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 326133 Size: SH
  1. Position the floor console to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors to the floor console.
  3. Align the floor console over the transaxle shifter and position the floor console retainers to the I/P.

    4. Object Number: 689958 Size: SH
  4. Push the floor console forward into the retainers in the I/P until fully seated.

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 326126 Size: SH
  5. Install the horizontal bolts near the I/P.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 326124 Size: SH
  6. Install the bracket bolts at the rear of the transaxle shifter lever.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  7. Install the rear compartment bolts.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 326131 Size: SH
  8. Install the rear compartment mat.
  9. Install the floor console trim plate. Refer to Console Front Trim Plate Replacement .
  10. Install the power accessory port. Refer to Floor Console Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement in Power Outlets.
  11. Install the floor console lighter. Refer to Cigarette Lighter Housing Replacement - Floor Console in Power Outlets.
  12. Reposition the transaxle shift lever to the PARK position.
  13. Release the parking brake.