Center Console and Radio Bezel Removal
06-11-2016, 10:22 PM
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AC/HVAC unit just plugs in. 3 connector, 2 or 4 screws.
Center console trim can be taken out in < 10 minutes if you've done it before--first time will probably take longer. Toughest part is getting the wires disconnected; traction control button is probably the toughest.
Center console trim can be taken out in < 10 minutes if you've done it before--first time will probably take longer. Toughest part is getting the wires disconnected; traction control button is probably the toughest.
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06-11-2016, 10:25 PM
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Will give it a shot when I get back to Green Valley AZ, at present in SJ CA. Hope the flashing does not start for my 12 hour drive back, may have to cover it with black tape :-).
...I will be doing this very soon
06-13-2016, 11:08 AM
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1) On the right side of the shifter, under the shifter boot, you can press down, and this should make it so you can move the shifter into neutral.
2) If #1 does not work, then you can get the console up as high as possible, get the leather boot moved up out of the way, and see if you can get something under to release the locking pawl to be able to shift out of Park.
Some owners have tied back the locking pawl, without having to completely remove the console.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...k-finally.html
Hopefully, this will help.
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06-16-2016, 09:19 PM
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Does anyone know how to remove the console and radio trim on a 2008? The Oval shape covering the bolt and two screws does not exist on this model! Do you just pull hard and hope nothing breaks?
06-16-2016, 10:03 PM
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Post a picture. If there are no screws holding it on then I'd start pulling on it
11-10-2016, 11:50 AM
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Did it. Took a few hours. I had a hard time removing the cigarette lighter plug, and putting it back on. I appreciate the time you took to outline the fix here on CorvetteForum's, a big help. I also watched the YouTube video a few times.
11-11-2016, 03:38 PM
#70
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I just spun the cigarette lighter socket til I could see the clip easily....was easy
11-11-2016, 03:53 PM
#71
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How do the little gauge pod clusters (around Hud and trip buttons) remove? Can I just pry them off? Clipped on or screwed in from the back?
*nevermind....they are built in to the gauge cluster*
*nevermind....they are built in to the gauge cluster*
Last edited by C U IN REARVEIW; 11-11-2016 at 08:18 PM.
03-26-2019, 05:52 PM
#72
Great instruction...just pulled mine out made it easy...thanks... going to get it painted body color....previous owner had fake carbon fiber wrap and installed with contact cement in some places....
03-10-2020, 06:04 PM
#73
I have to replace the TC button, this will help. Thanks
06-06-2022, 07:42 PM
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I'm glad I found this excellent write-up, since I have to replace the HVAC module in m y 2007 and mechanics around the SF Bay area want $200/hour. Thanks for taking the time to describe everything clearly and add in all the great photos. 
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