Removing center console

1999 BUICK REGAL
124,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PCULQUI
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I'm replacing the climate control unit in the front dash of my vehicle.
I've taken the 2 screws in the back and the 2 screws in the inside of the center console. Also the 2 screws inside the DVD/CD compartment in the bottom. I'm still having a problem prying off the assembly. The clips and attachments are loose but I'm afraid to pull too hard and break the panels.
It looks like it's a wrap around in the back where 2 screws are so I think that wraparound is keeping it from getting loose. Help!
Sep 29, 2019 at 5:41 PM
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Hello,

Here are the center console and climate control module replacement instructions in the diagrams below. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Oct 1, 2019 at 12:40 PM
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Thank you. The trick was to go e it a really hard pull and at the same time not breaking anything. That's what I was scared of. Now, if I wanted to take out the radio, do I need to take out the climate control unit first before taking the radio out? Please tell me no.
Oct 1, 2019 at 4:06 PM
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The radio is removed once the front fascia piece is off. Here are instructions. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Oct 2, 2019 at 10:02 AM
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Thank You for that. I was praying not to remove the climate control unit and panels surrounding it.
Oct 2, 2019 at 11:21 AM
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
Oct 3, 2019 at 11:30 AM