2002 silverado center armrest, where is the release lever

no it doesnt

there are about 8 torx screws (very small) near the hinge of the lid. remove those and the lid will come to remove the entire console, there are bolts on the back of theconsole accesible from back seat, and on the side of the console. easiest way to acces those bolts would be to remove the front two seats. they are held in by two bolts in front and two nuts under plastic covers in the back. raise the emergency brake lever and the console will slide up and be removed.

It is possible that the role pin to remove the armrest is hidden inside the zipper cover. I do not know this particular vehicle, but GM did that to some of the vans. Some also have to require the removal of the actual seat and turn counterclockwise to "unwind" the armrest. Good Luck, hope this may help.

Power mirror switches are usually located on the driver's door armrest forward of the power window and door lock switches, but some Troopers have this control mounted on the center console behind the shifter lever.

Hi, Why don't you go to a wrecking yard you might find a good one. It will be cheaper too. Good luck

Remove center console extension

With parking brake released, depress brake pedal forcefully one time.

With parking brake released, tighten cable adjustment nuts until levers (arrow) on brake calipers lift off of stops.

Maximum 1.5 mm (0.059 inch) from stop (arrow) is permissible on each side

Pull parking brake on 3 times and then release again.

Check that both wheels turn freely.

I have a 2001 silverado with the same problem. If you get on the passenger side and hit the lever with the side of your fist it should release. The only fix is to replace the whole center arm support so I just deal with mine like it is.

YES I THINK IF YOU LOWER TAILGATE YOU WILL SEE BOLTS REMOVE AND TAILGATE RELEASE HANDLE WILL COME OUT TWO PLASTIC CLIPS HOLD RODS ON LEVER REMOVE FOR EASE OF ACCESS TAKE OFF BEZEL INSTALL NEW AND RE-INSTALL HANDLE JOB WELL DONE NO PROBLEM

Remove the molding ring from around the handle. Becareful not to break the taps that lock it in. After removing the molding you should see the handle mechanism. There is a rod coming in from each side (each one runs out the the actual latch). Make sure each rod is connected into the handle assembly. If it is not put the rod into the hole and find the retainer clip to keep it in place.

Todd, Over time, shift linkages and cables tend to stretch or develop some "slack" in the system which can cause this type of problem. I would suggest readjusting the linkage and see if that takes care of the problem.
1) On level ground, block the wheels to prevent rolling.
2) Place the shift lever in neutral.
3) Loosen fastener at transmission select lever and allow linkage to relax or find center.
4) Turn key to start position to verify transmission is in neutral, engine should roll over, no need to start engine. Shut engine off if started.
5)Center linkage at transmission select lever and tighten fastener.
6) Recheck Park position, readjust if necessary.
Good luck, let me know how it goes.
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