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Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel (I/P) Assembly
GM1495994Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Callout Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
Fastener Tightening Specifications:  Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) insulators. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel .
  4. Remove the I/P compartment assembly. Refer to Compartment Assembly, Door, Striker, Latch Replacement - Instrument Panel .
  5. Remove the I/P driver knee bolster assembly. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel .
  6. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Accessory Trim Plate, Driver Information Display Switch Replacement - Instrument Panel .
  7. Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement .
  8. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  9. Remove the driver information center. Refer to Accessory Trim Plate, Driver Information Display Switch Replacement - Instrument Panel .
  10. Remove the I/P cluster trim plate. Refer to Cluster, Cluster Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel .
  11. Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to Cluster, Cluster Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel .
  12. Remove the I/P lower trim molding. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel .
  13. Remove the I/P steering column opening moldings. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel .
  14. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  15. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Upper Trim Pad, Outer Trim Cover, Fuse Block Access Cover Replacement - Instrument Panel .
  16. Remove the steering column assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  17. Remove the front floor console assembly. Refer to Compartment, Door, Latch, Panel, Mat Replacement - Front Floor Console (Base)  or Compartment, Door, Latch, Panel, Mat Replacement - Front Floor Console (Uplevel) .
  18. Remove the front floor console reinforcement. Refer to Bracket, Reinforcement, Side Trim Panel Replacement - Front Floor Console .
  19. Remove the front floor console bracket. Refer to Bracket, Reinforcement, Side Trim Panel Replacement - Front Floor Console .
  20. Remove the inflatable restraint I/P module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
  21. Remove the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement .
  22. Remove the screws for the data link connector. Refer to Data Link Connector Replacement .
  23. Remove the carrier cover. Refer to Carrier Cover, Accessory Trim Panel Lower Extension Replacement - Instrument Panel .
  24. Remove the lower extension panel. Refer to Carrier Cover, Accessory Trim Panel Lower Extension Replacement - Instrument Panel .
1 Screw, I/P Carrier Trim Cover (Qty: 4)

Tighten:  2 N.m (18 lb in)
2 Bolt, I/P Carrier (Qty: 2)

Tighten:  10 N.m (89 lb in)
3 Screw, I/P Carrier (Qty: 4)

Tighten:  4 N.m (25 lb in)
4 Screw, I/P Carrier (Qty: 2)

Tighten:  4 N.m (25 lb in)
5 Bolt, I/P Carrier Pivot (Qty: 2)

Tighten:  25 N.m (18 lb ft)
6 Screw, Passenger Air Bag Module (Qty: 2)

Tighten:  4 N.m (25 lb in)
7 Screw, I/P Carrier (Qty: 2)

Tighten:  4 N.m (25 lb in)
8 Panel Assembly, I/P
Tip: 
  1. Lift up from the bottom of the I/P in order to release the top retainers.
  2. Remove the I/P wiring harness retainers that are attached to the I/P assembly.
  3. Remove the I/P panel assembly from the vehicle.
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