Chevrolet Corvette 2001 Manual page 5

console over. Using small flat-blade screwdriver, carefully release switch tabs. Remove
console from vehicle. See Fig. 1 . Pry up and remove shift lever knob button. Pry control
knob retainer out of slots and remove retainer. Unscrew shift lever knob.
Fig. 1: Removing Center Console
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4. Grasp sides of shift control boot and apply light pressure inward (toward shift lever) to
release boot retaining tabs from instrument panel accessory trim plate. Release all boot
retaining tabs. Lift boot away from trim plate and remove boot. Apply parking brake and
shift transmission into 4th gear to provide clearance. Open lighter door and remove ashtray.
Pry gently at side edge of accessory trim plate grille with flat-blade screwdriver to release
tab. Remove grille.
5. Remove accessory trim plate retaining screws next to lighter, behind ashtray, and in grille
opening. Grasp sides of accessory trim plate near curve at base. Lift rear of trim plate to
clear driveline tunnel studs and pull trim plate rearward to release locking tabs. Disconnect
2001 Chevrolet Corvette
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