C5 Corvette Digital Climate Control Panel removal

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1. Remove the armrest held in place by 2 - 10 mm Bolts.

2. Pop off the traction control panel to expose 2 - 10mm nuts. These hold the the main console in place. Remove these nuts and disconnect the arm rest and cigarette lighter wiring. 

3. Remove the small vent next to the ignition key, to expose and remove a torx 15 screw.

4. Remove the 2 torx 15 or phillips screws in the ashtray (and lighter).

5. Yank the E-brake back and gently pull the main console up until it clears the rest of the arm rest piece. You should be able to remove the center console piece and lay it to the side (you may want to remove the cig lighter wiring harness). 

6. There are two 7mm bolts that hold the HVAC control panel to the sub frame.