{"id":20282,"date":"2025-08-22T04:00:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T08:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/?p=20282"},"modified":"2025-08-22T15:01:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T19:01:17","slug":"corvette-center-console-latch-pushbutton-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/?p=20282","title":{"rendered":"Corvette Center Console Latch Pushbutton Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The center console compartment release button on some 2023-2025 Corvette models (Fig. 3) may become stuck in the depressed position or may extend out of the console compartment. If these conditions are found, the console compartment release button should be replaced. It\u2019s not necessary to replace the complete console armrest latch assembly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20258\" src=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/F03-console-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" \/><strong>Fig. 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pushbutton Available as Separate Part<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The spring-loaded pushbutton (PN 85133773) is available as a separate part without the latch assembly and can be ordered through the regular GM CCA parts process. (Fig. 4) Use the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Service Information (SI) and the GM Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) to determine the correct part number to order.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20259\" src=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/F04-console-1-R.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" \/><strong>Fig. 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To release the console compartment door when the pushbutton is inoperative, insert a plastic trim tool behind the button. With the compartment door open, use the trim stick to release the pushbutton from the latch assembly. (Fig. 5)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20260\" src=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/F05-console-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" \/><strong>Fig. 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check that the spring remains with the pushbutton. If it does not, use a suitable tool to remove it from the armrest latch. The spring (Fig. 6, #1) and latch slider (Fig. 6, #2) should be transferred to the new pushbutton.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20261\" src=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/F06-console-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" \/><strong>Fig. 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Use Correct Labor Code<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different labor codes are available for replacing only the center console pushbutton and replacing the latch assembly. Be sure to use the correct labor code that most closely matches the repair. Labor code 1036140 has been released for replacing only the console pushbutton.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, refer to Front Floor Console Compartment Door Latch Pushbutton Replacement in the appropriate Service Information.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>&#8211; Thanks to Lane Rezek<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The center console compartment release button on some 2023-2025 Corvette models (Fig. 3) may become stuck in the depressed position or may extend out of the console compartment. 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