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Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: View Of Instrument Panel Compartment
GM2220853Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the right instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  2. Remove the right instrument panel side trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Side Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the right instrument panel lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
1 Instrument Panel Compartment Air Outlet
Procedure: 
Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool in order to release the outlet assembly from the instrument compartment.
2 Instrument Panel Compartment Fasteners (Qty: 9)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  2.5 N.m (22 lb in)

3 Instrument Panel Compartment Assembly

Procedures

  1. Disconnect the electrical connections.
  2. When replacing the instrument panel compartment assembly, transfer all necessary components.