center console for 2013 Chevy Tahoe (finally he found out how to fix the title)

[RichardCranium]

It is probably straight forward to install the console itself, is there a write up that someone did?

Take both front seats out. You don't even have to disconnect the seat belt, you will be able to maneuver the seats out and onto the ground surface. It'll give you a good chance to clean and vacuum as well, I found a 9mm hollow point under one of my front seats....

The two main rear support tangs for the console go around the rear seat studs, the seats go on top and are sandwiched down by the seat bolts. Might take a little finessing, but it keeps it nice and sturdy.

 

[2011SSVHOE]

what are the torque specs for the nuts that keep the seat bolted to the floor?

Torque, what's that ? make the German torque, guut and tite.

Snug them up they aren't going to rotate. and most likely won't vibrate out.

I'm sure there is a Correct torque spec some where. A 1/4 in bolt is 80 in lbs . I think the studs are 5/16 so go like 130 in lbs.

I'm also sure you can Google a standard torque spec sheet based on fastener size.

 

[Ron C]

Torque, what's that ? make the German torque, guut and tite.

Snug them up they aren't going to rotate. and most likely won't vibrate out.

I'm sure there is a Correct torque spec some where. A 1/4 in bolt is 80 in lbs . I think the studs are 5/16 so go like 130 in lbs.

I'm also sure you can Google a standard torque spec sheet based on fastener size.

Oh yeah I actually have a copy of that, BUT that's the best/max torque spec for the bolt/nut, I wouldn't apply that to valve covers for example. (oh and 80-130 inch lbs, doesn't sound like a lot for a seat)

 

[swathdiver]

Front Seat Bolt to 66 Ft LBS and Front Seat Nut to 41 FT LBS.

 

[Ron C]

Take both front seats out. You don't even have to disconnect the seat belt, you will be able to maneuver the seats out and onto the ground surface. It'll give you a good chance to clean and vacuum as well, I found a 9mm hollow point under one of my front seats....

The two main rear support tangs for the console go around the rear seat studs, the seats go on top and are sandwiched down by the seat bolts. Might take a little finessing, but it keeps it nice and sturdy.

oops... yeah I hope there's nothing like that lingering in mine, my employer doesn't like that at all.

Ron

 

[Ron C]

Front Seat Bolt to 66 Ft LBS and Front Seat Nut to 41 FT LBS.

thank you!! but wait, I thought it was just 4 nuts per seat, there is a bolt too?

 

[jmm121783]

My ICE truck came with bench seats in the front so I get a cool lockable, hidden cubby with an extra 12v AUX power, 3 cup holders and a storage "bin".

Having issues with my rear controls, I think the actuators in the the back that electronically change baffles in the rear HVAC aren't working because I'm having issues getting it to switch between floor and ceiling and also it only get heat sometimes. The rear HVAC unit is warm to the touch so I'm getting hot coolant to the back, having some issue though.

 

[swathdiver]

thank you!! but wait, I thought it was just 4 nuts per seat, there is a bolt too?

I was posting from information made for my truck, which may differ from yours, I've never looked at them, just poked around the manual for you.

 

[Ron C]

I was posting from information made for my truck, which may differ from yours, I've never looked at them, just poked around the manual for you.

Ah.. well thank you for that, I appreciate it. My center console should arrive Monday, so probably install it next weekend. So I probably have to poke around a bit (I noticed these 4 VIM bolts)

Wondering, does the console and bracket go in together? or the bracket first and then the console?

 

[2011SSVHOE]

all one unit at once. easy stuff

 

[Ron C]

all one unit at once. easy stuff

The more I ask about things like this, the easier it seems *lol*

 

[PG01]

The more I ask about things like this, the easier it seems *lol*

Very...
Also pickups used the same console, mybe they have a cubby inplace of said ‘rsa’ yes rear seat audio controls. I know the nbs body style did not sure of the nnbs new Body tho... take a look on ebay for the cubby...

 

[Ron C]

Very...
Also pickups used the same console, mybe they have a cubby inplace of said ‘rsa’ yes rear seat audio controls. I know the nbs body style did not sure of the nnbs new Body tho... take a look on ebay for the cubby...

right, I found one that fits my vehicle, then I saw it fits a bunch of others too, looked for those makes/models and there is a large variety of these things, also in price ranges. with some searching you can find a nice one for not too much money

 

[Polease]

right, I found one that fits my vehicle, then I saw it fits a bunch of others too, looked for those makes/models and there is a large variety of these things, also in price ranges. with some searching you can find a nice one for not too much money

Anyone know if Escalade console works with Police tahoe?

 

[PG01]

Anyone know if Escalade console works with Police tahoe?

Should, same truck

 

[Ron C]

right, I found one that fits my vehicle, then I saw it fits a bunch of others too, looked for those makes/models and there is a large variety of these things, also in price ranges. with some searching you can find a nice one for not too much money

Ok, center console arrived today, there are two cables underneath that seem to be cut at the vehicle side.

It looks like the thinner one is going to be connected to the wire that I am supposed to fish out of the roll over sensor area? What about the other one (I know some said not to bother with it, but you know... curiosity) it probably isn't something that is in the truck already, so probably something that I would need to order, but then of course.... where does it go? anyone played with that?

 

[Ron C]

I checked the console before I am going to put it in, it seems that the two prongs, on the piece all the way in the front of the console, are missing (broken off) on the driver side. So should I use double sided tape or so for attaching that part? There are two "dummy panels", one on each side that cover the metal frame where the front of the console is secured. (maybe I can use those, glue them on? (or can that part be bought separately?

 

[Ron C]

I checked the console before I am going to put it in, it seems that the two prongs, on the piece all the way in the front of the console, are missing (broken off) on the driver side. So should I use double sided tape or so for attaching that part? There are two "dummy panels", one on each side that cover the metal frame where the front of the console is secured. (maybe I can use those, glue them on? (or can that part be bought separately?

never mind, good thing these parts have a part # on them, found one on ebay

 

[Ron C]

That GM VIM620 tool arrived today, seems to fit on the front nuts of the seats, but not the rear. I think I better stop at harbor freight for that E-tool socket set several mentioned (and hope they don't break)

 

[Ron C]

Looks a lot better with the 'new' console, I have nothing hooked up yet though, not even the electrical receptacles (aka cigarette lighters)

Ron