Rats nest of A/V wires under center console

[scottminor]

It would be easier if I could figure out how to take the center dash piece and the center console apart. I have the cup holder tray and the arm rest tray out. I am just nervous about breaking something as these parts are so expensive to replace...

[guruerror]

1. Take the bucket out of the center console (4 screws)
2. Remove the four bolts beneath the bucket
3. Remove the bolt next to the shifter
4. Remove the two screws under the lip of the console in front of the shifter (they screw into the dash under the OnStar unit)

The console should then lift up...you just have to disconnect the cable harnesses to completely remove.

[scottminor]

Thanks for the help. That worked. The wires on the rear entertainment panel are very short. It will remain an mess until I decide to gut it. There are so many little black boxes and wire splices, unless I knew exactly what I was doing I would never get it back together. How nice would it be to have a new head unit and ditch the factory nav...