Malibu L4-2.4L (2010)
Shifter A/T: Customer Interest
Interior - Gap At Rear Edge Of Shifter Trim Plate
TECHNICAL
Bulletin No.: 08-08-49-012B
Date: September 21, 2009
Subject: Gap at Rear Edge of Front Floor Console Shifter Trim Plate (Align Mounting Tab)
Models:
2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add the 2010 model year and to update the Correction information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number
08-08-49-012A (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
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 the front floor console accessory trim plate rear clips not fully engaging with the clip slots in the console base.
Correction
Use the following steps to remove the front floor console accessory trim plate and inspect the trim plate clip towers, clips and the console clip slots for
damage. If no damage is found, reinstall the trim plate as described in the procedure.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position with the engine off (the engine should not be running).
3. 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.
4. Remove the shift control knob. Refer to Floor Shift Control Knob Replacement in SI.
5. Remove the front floor console trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Accessory Trim Plate Replacement in SI.
6. Inspect the underside of the shifter console trim plate for the four white attaching clips and their rib structures.
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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.
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If any of the four attaching clips are damaged or bent, the console shifter trim plate may need to be replaced.
7. Remove the left and right console side extension panels to provide access to the clip slots in the console base from below. Refer to Front Floor
Console Extension Panel Replacement in SI.
8. Position the front floor console accessory trim plate for installation. Refer to Front Floor Console Accessory Trim Plate Replacement in SI.
