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Service Information
2008 Chevrolet Malibu | Malibu (VIN Z) Service Manual | View All Bulletins | Document ID: 2196287
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#08-08-49-012A: Gap at Rear Edge of Front Floor Console Shifter Trim Plate (Install Tie Straps) - (Sep 30, 2008)
Subject: Gap at Rear Edge of Front Floor Console Shifter Trim Plate (Install Tie Straps)
Models: 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu
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This bulletin is being revised to add the 2009 model year and update the Correction Information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-08-49-012 (Section 08 -- Body and Accessories).
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Condition
Some customers may comment on a gap at the rear edge of the floor console shifter trim plate.
Cause
This condition may be caused by interference between the console trim plate rear clip towers and the center floor console assembly. The rear trim plate clips may not seat, creating the gap.
Correction
Remove the front floor console trim plate and install tie straps using the steps below.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the ignition key to the ON position with the engine off (engine should not be running).
Depress the brake pedal and place the shifter into the neutral ("N") position.
Note: Release the shifter boot from the shifter knob by pulling the boot retainer down in order to gain access to the shift knob front retaining screw.
Remove the shift control knob. Refer to Floor Shift Control Knob Replacement in SI.
Remove the front floor console trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Accessory Trim Plate Replacement in SI.
Inspect the underside of the shifter console trim plate for the four white attaching clips and their rib structures.
• Inspect all of the shifter plate attachments including the two small forward tabs - if none of the attachments are damaged and the shifter plate forward tip up bin lid functions properly, DO NOT REPLACE the shifter trim plate.
• If any of the four attaching clips are damaged or bent, the console shifter trim plate may need to be replaced.
Remove the left and right console side extension panels. Refer to Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement in SI.
Install a plastic tie strap through the console side wall and loop through the shifter base assembly, so the console side wall is pulled vertically against the tunnel carpet. As the console sides are pulled vertically the rear retention tabs for the console trim plate should move to horizontal, allowing correct engagement of the trim plate retaining clips.
Note: Make sure no wiring harnesses are trapped or pinched and that no shifter functions are restricted by the tie strap.
• Loop and tighten the left side extension panel tie strap (1) as shown.
• Loop and tighten the right side extension panel tie strap (1) as shown.
Install the left and right console side extension panels.
Install the front floor console trim plate by pushing the trim plate forward and aligning the two top guide pins into the I/P dash. Engage the front clips on the trim plate first, then seat the rear trim clips.
Check the shifter trim plate retention, the trim plate should not lift up just using your finger tips. If the trim plate does lift up, the retaining clips are not seated.
Install the shift knob. Refer to Floor Shift Control Knob Replacement in SI.
Place the shifter into Park ("P") and turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
Release the parking brake.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
C2790
Plate, Console Trim - Replace
Use Published Labor Operation Time
Add:
To Install Tie Straps
0.1 hr
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