MYSTERY BOLT

[DDGTAO]

Guys, I need your help! I just noticed that there is a bolt that is sticking up through my carpet (Not previously there to my knowledge) on the left front side of the transmission hump. It is about half an inch long and is on the left side, approximately four inches from the firewall. I have never seen it there before and I have owned this truck since 2004. Besides its really hard to miss this bolt sticking out of the carpet out in the open. I went by the dealer last night and asked them about it... and after looking at it for twenty minutes, no one had any ideas. The service rep suggested dropping the transmission to see if they could ID it that way. I am thinking it may be a bolt used to secure the center console that is available on the truck (mine doesnt have it) and that it finally wore its way through the carpet. Can anyone here shed some light on this? 2004 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab w/o center console, 5.3L.

 

[Chris]

This bolt? This is in my 04 sierra 1500 Ext cab

 

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[DDGTAO]

 

 

This is the bolt that I mention above. Any information regarding this would be greatly appreciated!

[Chris]

I would check but I have the console

 

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[00Silverado4x4]

Can you pull the carpet back to get a look see at the bolt? Also does it go all the way through to the under side of the truck? Do you have one in identical location on the opposite side of the trans hump? Looks like a mount bolt that wasn't used on your truck.

[DDGTAO]

I felt around on the opposite side and didn't feel anything under the carpet. I will try to pull the carpet back sometime this weekend but had hoped that someone here would know if that bolt was "Normal" or not.

[00Silverado4x4]

Unfortunately my truck also has the center console so I unsure of what is "normal" or not in that location. Sorry

[DDGTAO]

Thanks anyways fellas.

[txab]

I've got the center console, but I can reach in and barely find it. I have to really push the carpet/pad down to touch the end

[DDGTAO]

Thanks! So that means this bolt is "normal" I guess. I am going to try and pull that carpet up tonight. I appreciate you taking the time to check it out!

[Wires]

Maybe that's what secures the console if you had one? Might have accidentally been put in during assembly (just tossing it out there).

[00Silverado4x4]

That sounds logical. If I get a chance I'll check this out on my truck.

[Chris]

It is not. I pulled the console and put it in my truck. The donor truck didn't have it

 

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[Trav_13]

This bolt helps secure the BOSE Wiring Harness for the BOSE Equipped Trucks.

[Wires]

I took a peak under the console on my Bose equipped SD. There is a black plastic enclosure that is fastened to the floor with that bolt. My guess is the subwoofer for the Bose stereo.