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Summary: Installing an automobile console is done in two halves after replacing automotive carpet. Discover the difference in both car console parts with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on automotive maintenance.
Mark Blocker is a semi-retired ASE-certified master mechanic with more than 20 years of automotive experience. He has been a state-certified emissions specialist for more than 15 years...read more
"Hello. In this segment we're going to cover installing the console, and it comes in two pieces: we've got the front half and the rear half. So we're going to need both those pieces. You're also going to need your two access panels that go on after you put the screws in. The screws for the back where it screws down, the side screws and the rear screws. Also, at this time, if you haven't done so, when we put the console in, as soon as we get it in position, make sure that all your holes are still lined up above, underneath, and put in the..there's three of the screw-in...we took 'em out. We had to unscrew 'em to get 'em out, they just push on, they just snap on. Screw off. So locate those and put those in on each side as well. We want to have the parking brake on so we can move the gear selector back and forth as necessary, so we got access to slide this down and over. Well. There we go. Okay, once we get it down in position,then just put your screws in. Remember, the back piece has to slide under the front, so don't put the rear screws in back here. Put both pieces in, get 'em aligned correctly, put your screws in, fasten them down, put your caps in place. Then install your push-pins around. So once you get all your screws in, covers on, that'll complete that segment. Please watch our next segment. We're going to cover installing the door pillars and the front kick panels."
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