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Mar 11, 2008 | 11:07 PM

armysoldierboy

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From: Fort Rucker Alabama

Ok guys help me out

Alright I need to know, is my center console supposed to open all the way up because it only comes up about halfway. I would say about 40 degrees. I cant figure out if its broken and I don't want to force it because It seems like it would break if its not already. thanks

Mar 11, 2008 | 11:10 PM

stockC5

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Just grab hold of the cover and lift up and away at the same time and it will release to the full open

Mar 11, 2008 | 11:11 PM

RedRckC5

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Quote:

Originally Posted by stockC5

Just grab hold of the cover and lift up and away at the same time and it will release to the full open

Mar 11, 2008 | 11:12 PM

c5streak

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From: Eddy Texas

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Originally Posted by stockC5

Just grab hold of the cover and lift up and away at the same time and it will release to the full open

First time it happens, you'll think OH CRAP I broke it.

Mar 11, 2008 | 11:14 PM

aschiftner

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From: Port Orchard WA

Go ahead and force it. If it only opens to 40 degrees then its broken anyways. Everyone else here is correct and I was the same. It'll open. R/ Al

Mar 11, 2008 | 11:15 PM

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Open the lid and pull it towards you at the same time - it's double hinged. Once it's open, a little penetrating oil on the hinges will make it work like magic.

Mar 11, 2008 | 11:17 PM

robert miller

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Originally Posted by stockC5

Just grab hold of the cover and lift up and away at the same time and it will release to the full open

THE WAY TO DO IT....

Mar 11, 2008 | 11:35 PM

SUNNYD 95

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From: Braidwood Il.

Mine did the same thing, after I got it open all the way I sprayed some lite oil on the tension springs by the hinge. Now it opens all the way

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Mar 11, 2008 | 11:41 PM

~~clayton1~~

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(when I first got the car) I thought for a while that - that was as far as it was 'spose to open, then one day i accidentaly pulled it up all the way!!
It was an exciting day

Mar 11, 2008 | 11:42 PM

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moserbe

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From: Wellsboro Pa

Go all the way!!

Mar 11, 2008 | 11:44 PM

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91LSMAN

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You learn something new everyday.

Mar 11, 2008 | 11:47 PM

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GS Ron

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blacksedan87

Open the lid and pull it towards you at the same time - it's double hinged. Once it's open, a little penetrating oil on the hinges will make it work like magic.

took me 2 years to find this out

Mar 12, 2008 | 12:23 AM

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DefenderC5

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Mine was like this too, I bought a new hinge through Gene and now it opens all the way effortlessly.

Mar 12, 2008 | 02:41 AM

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DeeGee

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blacksedan87

Open the lid and pull it towards you at the same time - it's double hinged. Once it's open, a little penetrating oil on the hinges will make it work like magic.

This is one of those posts that should be bumped every so often for the new guys. Simple fix but fools a lot of pepole.

Mar 12, 2008 | 03:26 AM

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blaster903

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Put your emergency brake down..lol

Mar 12, 2008 | 04:03 AM

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armysoldierboy

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From: Fort Rucker Alabama

awesome thanx for the help. Ive been just opening it until it stops and sliding stuff in like its a mailbox slot.

Mar 12, 2008 | 04:23 AM

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Corvette Don

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Quote:

Originally Posted by clayton1

(when I first got the car) I thought for a while that - that was as far as it was 'spose to open, then one day i accidentaly pulled it up all the way!!
It was an exciting day

Same here

Mar 12, 2008 | 07:04 AM

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Oh 2 Fun

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From: Kelso Washington

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It wasn't until I tore apart my console and center dash to get to the signal flasher unit that I discovered the console-door secret. Before that I wondered what the hell the engineers were thinking to allow the cover to open only so far.

Yup, just lift the thing up as a whole first, ...then open completely. Now, I understand what those $&$#@# engineers were thinking!