Getting a briefcase out of the right footwell, it slipped and fell against the open cupholder with a Diet Dr. Pepper in it. It busted, of course.

Attempts to get a replacement from GMpartdirect were disappointing due to the apparent lack of availability of Sand-color replacements.

Thought I would take out the cassette and see if it was repairable. I discovered two things: The sand colored facia is removable from the cassette, so I could order a gray or ebony cassette, change out the fascia and be all set.
The "busted" cassette went back together fairly easily. I studied the pieces and found out that the front half of the ring had just been knocked loose from the cassette and could be pressed back into place. I did notice the black plastic coating on the front half ring was breaking up and peeling off somewhat. I leave the holder open most of the time and the top is down most of the time, so maybe the summer heat has gotten to it.

Anyway, I put it back together and pushed it back into the console. It works fine.

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Envious, NEW Lightsidetop, N/A, VIN # 1G2MB35B97Y114344
Omitted XM, manual locks and windows, no Onstar. Oh yeah, Steel/Sand interior. Added K&N filter. Vent tube r/r @ 2850 mi. WindRestrictor added 12/12/06. Added high-tone horn. Painted engine cover. ECM retune 6/8/07. Painted front grilles dk. gray w/green back. Added Vandesign B/U lite covers 12/07. Re-replaced seal due to recall 27570 mi. DDMProBeam added 7/2/08. Envious Emblem overlays.