You have that wrong man, that little plastic "rod" doesn't work to open the latch at all it actually sits underneath that metal piece so that when you open the console it rolls underneath it so that it keeps the latch from accidentally opening.
Your one of the reasons I love TH-cam...Mine just started Friday that I can't open it at all. This video will help...and the spring would have been a puzzle for me...Thanks...for the video...
I was stuck on the flat spring placement, thank you for being thorough and no b.s. ill whip up a spot of bondo and do the same. Screw the roller ..... thanks braugh!
After getting my latch to finally open (which took almost 30 minutes) I realized my problem was not more so the button not operating right, it was actually just the metal latch that was seized and in turn, the plastic button would and could not open, and that's why I believe the button felt like it wasn't able to be pushed in all the way. Blast it with some wd40 and make sure it moves back and forth and that should solve your problem! Mine is working perfectly now. Hope that helps some people!
Exactly what I was looking for!! Bought lid and latch replacement and still keeps getting stuck. Going to try adding that little Bondo piece and will update if it worked on mine. Fingers crossed
Hell of a video and a great idea. Thanks for showing where the spring went too! It helps dramatically to lubricate the latching mechanism as well. It fights a lot of rust/grime/debris when you try to open it.
At 3:24 he has that yellow piece about over where it goes. It's the anti open device, so that when the console is being used as a seat back, it prevents opening of the lid when you press the latch. It rolls under the lever on the latch when the console is up, and then it rolls back down when you fold the console down.
Awesome video sir … now I just got to hunt down a spring to that latch! Just purchased the locking lever but trying to figure out the layout beneath! Sumday I’ll replace the entire seat with an ‘07-12 unit … 👍
Just found this in 2024 and it worked perfectly. Cleaned the roller, put some tape between the latch and edge, and boom it works. Putting it back together did prove to be a bitch though.
I just fixed my latch. I popped the piece out with a flat piece and there is a metal spring, I guess you could call it. I took a pair of tin snips and cut about a half inch off, as to get it some tension. I popped it back in and it works good as new. 2004 Silverado.
I couldnt get into mine by the latch button so i stuck screw driver in but its tricky cause you have to be under the bottom piece of plastic trim where the button is, about 3-4 inches in theres a latch lever you have to catch and press down. Once it popped open all i did was lubricate the latch mech, replaced the plastic dowel with a hard wooden one and most importantly reseated the flat spring in there and lubricated it where it slides on the plastic up in the handle.I think after enough use they work loose and kinda twist in there causing them to stop working. I didnt have to replace anything, cept for the dowel and that was just cause i didnt like that soft plastic piece and had a dowel the same size. Works great now. Don't get frustrated trying to pry it open, you'll break something. The latch is about a 1/2 inch to the drivers side off th center of the console which this video does show nicely.Got to be under the bottom piece of trim with that screw driver.
What worked for me was just using spray grease to lubricate the contact points and pivot points and the latch works fantastic now! I didn't modify anything and I didn't repair anything.
A shot of wd 40 or other lubricant fixes this issue without taking The mechanism appeart. Stick The straw into the gap between the button that releases the latch and the coin holder which allows the rod to move freely. The purpose of the white/yellow rod is to prevent the lid from opening when the seat is in the upright position. If you bypass it as shown in the video the lid can be opened when the seat is in the vertical position spilling the contents of the center console all over the backseat. I'm sure this fix works, but it's a waste of time when you can lubricate the mechanism and it works fine.
Great video. I think I remember watching this to fix the spring years ago, when I first cleaned it. I see its 10 years old), but One: I don't get the point of that pink stuff. You don't need it. You just need to be able to get the push button latch under the lock when you reinstall it. & Two: That white dowel: its purpose is to roll in the way of the lock when the console is upright. It is there so that you can't accidentally open the console with it folded back which would cause all your stuff to spill out. You can just take it out, spray some wd40 on the lock itself, and reinstall. You then risk hitting the button, and it opening upright, but who has ever done that? It would then require you to lube it again when the latch needs it, and not when the dowel gets dirty.
Showing me how that spring went back on there made this video worth it in and of itself!!! Thank you for that! This is a nice mod to try maybe if the roller acts up on me again. The only thing I have to ask is will this prevent the lid from opening in the upright position?
Console is removed with a T40 torks bit on the driver side hinge and 2 10MM bolts under a fabric patch on the passenger side. Slide the seats all the way back and recline them for easiest access. The lid comes off if you push a small punch in and force the hinge pin out. There are TH-cam videos showing that part.
Can someone tell me how to take the top lid apart? The metal bar that the latch grabs well the screws fell out of it? So it closes but it’s really loose because of the bar or hook isn’t bolted to the top of the lid?
Yep that roller is meant to roll up the slope so when you lift the console the lid don't pop open..still a crummy design tho brotha..good video.i like how you improvise and make stuff work instead of running to Amazon or autozone..👍
I used a long thin screwdriver and popped it up. There are 4 tab on the piece he took off and you can see where they pop in place. At 1:52 look to the left and you can see the foam through two openings, that is where the left side snaps on place. Two more on the right. I want to know how he stopped it from pivoting down.
At 1:40 how did he get that piece off? That is what I have been trying to do and can't. Also no sound. I got a 98 Chevy Silverado and that latch you push to open the lid doesn't work and can't get to it to see what's up. Any help?
john monty Pry it off with a flat head screwdriver. Don't be afraid, it takes a lot of pressure to pry it off. Start with the side closest to the driver, then the passenger side.
Quite amusing, the opening frame with the red label which reads “Audible Creations”: I heard not a single sound, much less any verbal explanation, to accompany the video!
just insert a medium size flathead screwdriver on the sides of the cover and pop it... I did driver side first, then passenger. It is hard, but it will pop open...
Tip: do NOT remove. Just move & tot seats all the way forward blow to pull pin out & replace. If latch only is sticking (not releasing), just open console, blow out with air and very quick spray WD-40 or better lubricant directly from top opening. Fixed my in 10 seconds. Thanks for video.
This video was helpful but not as helpful as it could of been. The one handed operation of an out of focus camera was a pain and you didnt show how to get the lock mechanism out so now im guessing i just have to forcefully pry mine out? Just enough info to be helpful but not enough to be too helpful. Oh well, you tried anyways. Helped me to get it open at least.
This video should be taken down. Bad information all the way around. I wonder how much he charged his "customer" in labor to repair the cracks in that lid. You can find brand new color matched replacement lids all over the web for 35$ to 50$. As far as the latch sticking, as long as you haven't broken it pushing too hard on the button here's the easiest method. #1 to get it open use your left hand to hold the button in. #2 use your right fist and give it a Fonzie style love tap on the center of the padded area directly above the latch. Hit it a little from the left to right to get the bar on the lid to clear the hook on the latch. #3 Push into the hole with your index finger while holding the button again and you'll feel the button engage the hook. Continue holding the button so the hook will remain retracted to give the straw attachment on your WD-40 room to get in the area you need to spray. #4 Slide the straw in the side the hook retracts to toward the dash about an inch to an inch and a half in and give it I couple of quick sprays. I like to give it a couple of shots in all four directions but I try not to drown it in the shit. #5 Test your button. It should work now, but you should push the button over and over to clear any grit off of the pin. If it stays gritty feeling then repeat the wd-40. If you take your time and do it right this fix will make it feel smoother than it did new. If you like to shoot wd-40 in your door locks from time to time then add this method as preventive maintenance whenever your doing that. Twice a year should do it. If you already destroyed the hinge for the button like a guerilla then and only then you will need to pop out the change tray to get to the mechanism. It's a bitch to pop out and the tabs break real easy so be careful.
After trying to keep that little rod where you say it belongs, it wouldn't stay. Decided to check another video and realized a little wd40 and leave the rod alone was the correct way. Thanks for making a worthless video to waste our time and guiding the world into destroying a normal working mechanism that just needs a little oil/grease.
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I found this video in 2022.This was a huge help,👍
You have that wrong man, that little plastic "rod" doesn't work to open the latch at all it actually sits underneath that metal piece so that when you open the console it rolls underneath it so that it keeps the latch from accidentally opening.
That's what I said. He no understand
This video explains the latch mechanism well enough to allow me to open my console in about 8 seconds. Thanks
Stare at it long enough and figure it out. You are a fine garage engineer. Great fix. AND for showing how the spring goes back. (01 Silverado)
Really a good video....BIG thanks from Tim in Colorado !
Your one of the reasons I love TH-cam...Mine just started Friday that I can't open it at all. This video will help...and the spring would have been a puzzle for me...Thanks...for the video...
I was stuck on the flat spring placement, thank you for being thorough and no b.s. ill whip up a spot of bondo and do the same. Screw the roller ..... thanks braugh!
I want to thank you guys for this video. It sure put a lot of light on my problem. Now it's time to repair my latch on the center console of my truck.
After getting my latch to finally open (which took almost 30 minutes) I realized my problem was not more so the button not operating right, it was actually just the metal latch that was seized and in turn, the plastic button would and could not open, and that's why I believe the button felt like it wasn't able to be pushed in all the way. Blast it with some wd40 and make sure it moves back and forth and that should solve your problem! Mine is working perfectly now. Hope that helps some people!
The roller is to keep kids in the back from opening it up when it's tipped up
Dude, thank you soooo much for posting the video.
Exactly what I was looking for!!
Bought lid and latch replacement and still keeps getting stuck. Going to try adding that little Bondo piece and will update if it worked on mine. Fingers crossed
Hell of a video and a great idea. Thanks for showing where the spring went too!
It helps dramatically to lubricate the latching mechanism as well. It fights a lot of rust/grime/debris when you try to open it.
At 3:24 he has that yellow piece about over where it goes. It's the anti open device, so that when the console is being used as a seat back, it prevents opening of the lid when you press the latch. It rolls under the lever on the latch when the console is up, and then it rolls back down when you fold the console down.
Correct!
Fantastic. Mine has been broken for years!
Awesome video sir … now I just got to hunt down a spring to that latch! Just purchased the locking lever but trying to figure out the layout beneath! Sumday I’ll replace the entire seat with an ‘07-12 unit … 👍
Just found this in 2024 and it worked perfectly. Cleaned the roller, put some tape between the latch and edge, and boom it works. Putting it back together did prove to be a bitch though.
Thank you for the video. It was a great help.
I just fixed my latch. I popped the piece out with a flat piece and there is a metal spring, I guess you could call it. I took a pair of tin snips and cut about a half inch off, as to get it some tension. I popped it back in and it works good as new. 2004 Silverado.
just what the doctor ordered. thanks so much !
I couldnt get into mine by the latch button so i stuck screw driver in but its tricky cause you have to be under the bottom piece of plastic trim where the button is, about 3-4 inches in theres a latch lever you have to catch and press down. Once it popped open all i did was lubricate the latch mech, replaced the plastic dowel with a hard wooden one and most importantly reseated the flat spring in there and lubricated it where it slides on the plastic up in the handle.I think after enough use they work loose and kinda twist in there causing them to stop working. I didnt have to replace anything, cept for the dowel and that was just cause i didnt like that soft plastic piece and had a dowel the same size. Works great now. Don't get frustrated trying to pry it open, you'll break something. The latch is about a 1/2 inch to the drivers side off th center of the console which this video does show nicely.Got to be under the bottom piece of trim with that screw driver.
Tanks alot it works for me very good i didnt know how the metal was before but now i done tank u
What worked for me was just using spray grease to lubricate the contact points and pivot points and the latch works fantastic now! I didn't modify anything and I didn't repair anything.
@ryduke Thanks for the video! Fixed my issue but it was only the spring that had to be reseated!!!
Nailed it with that spring 👌
Actually, all I did to fix mine once I got it open, was to spray some grease on the contact points and it works fantastic now!
Thank you!! Life saver with this video!!
Excellent, although it doesn't entirely resolve the issues with mine. But it was good to see how the latch is supposed to function. Thanks.
A shot of wd 40 or other lubricant fixes this issue without taking The mechanism appeart. Stick The straw into the gap between the button that releases the latch and the coin holder which allows the rod to move freely. The purpose of the white/yellow rod is to prevent the lid from opening when the seat is in the upright position. If you bypass it as shown in the video the lid can be opened when the seat is in the vertical position spilling the contents of the center console all over the backseat. I'm sure this fix works, but it's a waste of time when you can lubricate the mechanism and it works fine.
You the MAN !
That did the trick.
Thank You...
Mine didn’t work by just using WD40
Great video. I think I remember watching this to fix the spring years ago, when I first cleaned it. I see its 10 years old), but One: I don't get the point of that pink stuff. You don't need it. You just need to be able to get the push button latch under the lock when you reinstall it. & Two: That white dowel: its purpose is to roll in the way of the lock when the console is upright. It is there so that you can't accidentally open the console with it folded back which would cause all your stuff to spill out. You can just take it out, spray some wd40 on the lock itself, and reinstall. You then risk hitting the button, and it opening upright, but who has ever done that? It would then require you to lube it again when the latch needs it, and not when the dowel gets dirty.
What happens with the small 1 inch long yellow/tan piece? How does it all fit together video skips that
I wanted to see you reassemble it does that top piece just snap on with the handle
Showing me how that spring went back on there made this video worth it in and of itself!!!
Thank you for that!
This is a nice mod to try maybe if the roller acts up on me again.
The only thing I have to ask is will this prevent the lid from opening in the upright position?
I have the same problem. Great video but I wished I could get the sound. Any ideas??
Console is removed with a T40 torks bit on the driver side hinge and 2 10MM bolts under a fabric patch on the passenger side. Slide the seats all the way back and recline them for easiest access. The lid comes off if you push a small punch in and force the hinge pin out. There are TH-cam videos showing that part.
Can someone tell me how to take the top lid apart? The metal bar that the latch grabs well the screws fell out of it? So it closes but it’s really loose because of the bar or hook isn’t bolted to the top of the lid?
Yep that roller is meant to roll up the slope so when you lift the console the lid don't pop open..still a crummy design tho brotha..good video.i like how you improvise and make stuff work instead of running to Amazon or autozone..👍
Where does that yellow little piece go I'm trying to fix mine now and I can't see where it would be useful on this assembly
Awesome, thank you!
I used a long thin screwdriver and popped it up. There are 4 tab on the piece he took off and you can see where they pop in place. At 1:52 look to the left and you can see the foam through two openings, that is where the left side snaps on place. Two more on the right. I want to know how he stopped it from pivoting down.
I removed the little round pin that he shows in the video and my console button works now. It would not open at all before.
At 1:40 how did he get that piece off? That is what I have been trying to do and can't. Also no sound. I got a 98 Chevy Silverado and that latch you push to open the lid doesn't work and can't get to it to see what's up. Any help?
john monty Pry it off with a flat head screwdriver. Don't be afraid, it takes a lot of pressure to pry it off. Start with the side closest to the driver, then the passenger side.
@@TheGuitarsense yeah this man is right. The driver side popped up easy but the passenger side is a bit harder..
Where can I get a new latch for this
what's that yellow piece
Quite amusing, the opening frame with the red label which reads “Audible Creations”: I heard not a single sound, much less any verbal explanation, to accompany the video!
LUBE IT AND HE WILL WORK AGAIN. I USED Lock-Ease® Graphited Lock Fluid
the ones that are not getting sound, there is something wrong with your computer the sound works well
The sound cut out at 4 minutes. Looks interesting, Would love to hear the rest of it.
Anyone knkw where I can get the button and coil holder piece
good luck... GM no longer has them available. You will have to check local junk yards... probably buy the complete seatback/opening console piece
I'm with outboardmotor....how do you remove the latch cover, there aren't any screws visible anywhere? Any help would be appreciated!
just insert a medium size flathead screwdriver on the sides of the cover and pop it... I did driver side first, then passenger. It is hard, but it will pop open...
Where did you get the parts? Can't find the latch anywhere. Great video
Were you able to find the latch? Can you please share the link.
Lol sorry brotha I just seen youve already been corrected..my bad
im getting zero audio
Nice bowtie 👍👌
can anyone tell me where I can purchase the latch kit?
There's a new website called Ebay (more properly called SleazeBay) where you can buy about anything. Try it!
Were you able to find the latch? Can you please share the link.
Thank you!!! Ahhhhh.
This video looks like it would be really helpful. There is NO audio!!!
it does have audio now.... I saw on google the same comment that it did not have audio, but it worked fine for me...
Thank you good sir
Tip: do NOT remove. Just move & tot seats all the way forward blow to pull pin out & replace. If latch only is sticking (not releasing), just open console, blow out with air and very quick spray WD-40 or better lubricant directly from top opening. Fixed my in 10 seconds. Thanks for video.
I posted how I got mine off
No Sound what are you saying
This video was helpful but not as helpful as it could of been. The one handed operation of an out of focus camera was a pain and you didnt show how to get the lock mechanism out so now im guessing i just have to forcefully pry mine out? Just enough info to be helpful but not enough to be too helpful. Oh well, you tried anyways. Helped me to get it open at least.
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no audio !!!!!
There's no sound...
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Didn't they put an end to these stupid silent movies back the 20's???
This video should be taken down. Bad information all the way around. I wonder how much he charged his "customer" in labor to repair the cracks in that lid. You can find brand new color matched replacement lids all over the web for 35$ to 50$. As far as the latch sticking, as long as you haven't broken it pushing too hard on the button here's the easiest method. #1 to get it open use your left hand to hold the button in. #2 use your right fist and give it a Fonzie style love tap on the center of the padded area directly above the latch. Hit it a little from the left to right to get the bar on the lid to clear the hook on the latch. #3 Push into the hole with your index finger while holding the button again and you'll feel the button engage the hook. Continue holding the button so the hook will remain retracted to give the straw attachment on your WD-40 room to get in the area you need to spray. #4 Slide the straw in the side the hook retracts to toward the dash about an inch to an inch and a half in and give it I couple of quick sprays. I like to give it a couple of shots in all four directions but I try not to drown it in the shit. #5 Test your button. It should work now, but you should push the button over and over to clear any grit off of the pin. If it stays gritty feeling then repeat the wd-40. If you take your time and do it right this fix will make it feel smoother than it did new. If you like to shoot wd-40 in your door locks from time to time then add this method as preventive maintenance whenever your doing that. Twice a year should do it. If you already destroyed the hinge for the button like a guerilla then and only then you will need to pop out the change tray to get to the mechanism. It's a bitch to pop out and the tabs break real easy so be careful.
video has no fucking sound
After trying to keep that little rod where you say it belongs, it wouldn't stay. Decided to check another video and realized a little wd40 and leave the rod alone was the correct way. Thanks for making a worthless video to waste our time and guiding the world into destroying a normal working mechanism that just needs a little oil/grease.
quite possibly the worst how-to video ever