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Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Fig 1: Disassembled View Of Instrument Panel Assembly
GM2020277Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Callout Component Name
WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the SIR system.
  2. Remove the instrument panel lower extension side trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Extension Side Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Replacement .
  4. Remove the radio assembly. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  5. Remove the HVAC remote control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Remote Control Replacement .
  6. Remove the radio front speaker. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement .
  7. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  8. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement .
  9. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  10. Remove both windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement .
1 Instrument Panel Assembly Fastener (Qty: 7)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
9 N.m (80 lb in)
2 Instrument Panel Assembly

Procedures

  1. Disconnect the wiring harness from the I/P assembly.
  2. With the aid of an assistant, remove the I/P assembly from the vehicle.
  3. If replacing the I/P assembly, transfer all necessary components.