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STRMTRPR

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..I want to access the area behind the rear trim panel on my centre console.. maybe those that have done the console swap can help me with how to remove the rear trim panel?.. I am hoping it is not attached from the inside and I won't have to pull the entire console.. any exploded view parts listings I have seen only show these individually and not how they attach.. I've tried searching the console swap threads for pics but came up empty.

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35 minutes ago, STRMTRPR said:

..I want to access the area behind the rear trim panel on my centre console.. maybe those that have done the console swap can help me with how to remove the rear trim panel?.. I am hoping it is not attached from the inside and I won't have to pull the entire console.. any exploded view parts listings I have seen only show these individually and not how they attach.. I've tried searching the console swap threads for pics but came up empty.

T15 screws are hidden in the rear peice. I think theres 4 of them

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STRMTRPR

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3 hours ago, Nasty said:

T15 screws are hidden in the rear peice. I think theres 4 of them

..  I did find the screws in the cubby area and removed them but I wasnt able to remove the rear trim panel ..I even tried some force with a trim tool but still it holds on.. am I missing something?

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Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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..  I did find the screws in the cubby area and removed them but I wasnt able to remove the rear trim panel ..I even tried some force with a trim tool but still it holds on.. am I missing something?
There is 2 more same area. I just dont quite remember where theyre at

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28 minutes ago, Nasty said:

There is 2 more same area. I just dont quite remember where theyre at

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.. awesome.. thanks for the help Nasty :thumbs:.. the other 2 were above them at the very top of the cubby

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.. there were a total of 4...2 behind the rubber insert and 2 directly above the first pair at the very top of the cubby

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i know i'm a little late to the party....but for others wanting some pics....

 

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i added a little LED to the back cubby.....

 

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1 hour ago, bc-chris said:

i added a little LED to the back cubby.....

..LOL that's awesome.. that's exactly what I did as well to both the upper and lower cubby.. I just tapped power from the socket

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STRMTRPR and bc-Chris,

I want to replace that 12v outlet with a hardwired 12v fast charging dual USB outlet.  I have a 2018 with center console and have removed those four torx screws but cannot get that rear trim panel to budge.  Did you use a pry tool?  How much force is needed?  Any tips will be greatly appreciated!

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On 2/14/2022 at 3:12 PM, bdmd5093 said:

STRMTRPR and bc-Chris,

I want to replace that 12v outlet with a hardwired 12v fast charging dual USB outlet.  I have a 2018 with center console and have removed those four torx screws but cannot get that rear trim panel to budge.  Did you use a pry tool?  How much force is needed?  Any tips will be greatly appreciated!

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That's my original plan, plus adding an additional set of USBs on the other side of the pocket. 

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On 2/14/2022 at 3:12 PM, bdmd5093 said:

STRMTRPR and bc-Chris,

I want to replace that 12v outlet with a hardwired 12v fast charging dual USB outlet.  I have a 2018 with center console and have removed those four torx screws but cannot get that rear trim panel to budge.  Did you use a pry tool?  How much force is needed?  Any tips will be greatly appreciated!

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I am looking to do the same thing. Also with the front usb ports. 

Have you do this project yet? 

Also what usb port are you planning on installing? 

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Silverado1475, 

I was able to complete this project.  I added one in the rear portion of the console, it has 2 usb-3 and one USB-c ports.  Here is what I used.  $15.89 on Amazon.  works perfectly, backseat riders love it and was a clean finish.  Only difficult part was pulling off the rear face of the console.  It takes ALOT of force-you just have to keep working with it and pull up at about a 20degree angle towards the back seat.

 

56W USB C Car Charger Socket, Ouffun Aluminum Metal 12V-24V Multiple USB Outlet 20W PD USB-C & Two QC3.0 Ports with Power Switch Fast Car Adapter for Car Boat Marine Truck Golf RV Motorcycle

 

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