Best access to make sure wireless charger harness not being pinched

sgiangregorio · February 12, 2021

Where is best to access the wireless charger harness from to be sure it's not being pinched when the lid closes? I just had the dealer install a new harness and console lid today under warranty, and well, I don't trust they were careful, and I'd like to make it last this time. Should I remove the rear console cover (probably the easiest option), or do I need to pull the underside lid of the console cover itself? Also, when the console lid was attached by then, I don't think they aligned it very well so I'd like to adjust it. Just SMH at the quality sometimes at the dealerships. Some are fantastic, and others not so much.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

JimCost2014 · February 12, 2021

1 hour ago, sgiangregorio said:

Where is best to access the wireless charger harness from to be sure it's not being pinched when the lid closes? I just had the dealer install a new harness and console lid today under warranty, and well, I don't trust they were careful, and I'd like to make it last this time. Should I remove the rear console cover (probably the easiest option), or do I need to pull the underside lid of the console cover itself? Also, when the console lid was attached by then, I don't think they aligned it very well so I'd like to adjust it. Just SMH at the quality sometimes at the dealerships. Some are fantastic, and others not so much.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

If you have bucket seats, and the true center console that extends to the dash, it is tucked in the left hinge (closest to driver). It works it's way between the top and bottom of the lid, then is tucked into the hinge arm and disappears into the bottom/back of the console housing.

Just take a small screwdriver, or your fingers and you should be able to see how it was out back together.

sgiangregorio · February 12, 2021

Thank you. So the pinch is between the lid and underside cover so to make sure it’s not going to pinch you should pull the underside panel off and not the rear console back? I do have bucket seats and the full console.

Edited February 12, 2021 by sgiangregorio

JimCost2014 · February 12, 2021

11 minutes ago, sgiangregorio said:

Thank you. So the pinch is between the lid and underside cover so to make sure it’s not going to pinch you should pull the underside panel off and not the rear console back? I do have bucket seats and the full console.

Yes, you can pull the lid apart, I did so when I replaced my latch with a chrome one from a Tahoe. You will have full access to the wiring loom and be able to see how it "snakes" through the console.

Think there are 8 clips, 3 on each side and 2 in front by the latch. Just be careful, use some interior pry tools, you can get a set at an auto parts store for around $20.00, otherwise you can rip the cover's leather like material.

sgiangregorio · February 12, 2021

22 minutes ago, JimCost2014 said:

Yes, you can pull the lid apart, I did so when I replaced my latch with a chrome one from a Tahoe. You will have full access to the wiring loom and be able to see how it "snakes" through the console.

Think there are 8 clips, 3 on each side and 2 in front by the latch. Just be careful, use some interior pry tools, you can get a set at an auto parts store for around $20.00, otherwise you can rip the cover's leather like material.

Thanks. I've watched a video on pulling that cover, and i do have panel tools, so should be ok with that. If I want to try to adjust the alignment of the lid (seems to be shifted a bit to the right) by adjusting at the hinges, I'm assuming that would be done by removing the console back cover? Appreciate all your help!

JimCost2014 · February 12, 2021

21 minutes ago, sgiangregorio said:

If I want to try to adjust the alignment of the lid (seems to be shifted a bit to the right) by adjusting at the hinges, I'm assuming that would be done by removing the console back cover?

This part I have no idea, if my memory is correct, don't think there was any way to adjust it. Maybe you can gently "bend" it back straight.