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SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER TRIM PANEL INSULATOR REPLACEMENT
Fig. 1: Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Procedures
2 1. Flex the insulator panel enough to manipulate it out from beneath the instrument
panel assembly.
2. Disconnect the electrical connections, if applicable.
3. When replacing the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator, transfer all necessary
components.
Procedures
2
1. Disconnect electrical connections, if applicable.
2. When replacing the instrument panel lower extension compartment panel, transfer all
necessary components.
1. Remove the instrument panel compartment lamp. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment
Lamp Replacement
2. Remove the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment
Replacement
Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Switch Actuator
Procedure
1
Push in the retainers to release the lamp switch actuator from the instrument panel
compartment.
Procedures
1
1. Use an appropriate tool in order to release the tabs allowing the compartment to open
past the stops.
2. Unsnap the compartment from the instrument panel lower trim panel.
1. Remove the instrument panel upper center trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Center
Trim Panel Replacement.
2. Remove the driver and passenger side instrument panel center upper molding. Refer to Instrument
Panel Center Upper Molding Replacement (Driver Side), Instrument Panel Center Upper
Molding Replacement (Passenger Side).
Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate
Procedures
1
1. Disconnect the electrical connections.
2. When replacing the instrument panel accessory trim plate, transfer all necessary
components,
Procedure
1. Use a flat-bladed plastic trim tool in order to release the retaining clips securing the
1 instrument panel upper center trim panel to the instrument panel. Start to release the
center trim panel in the lower outer area.
2. Disconnect the electrical connections.
3. When replacing the instrument panel upper center trim panel, transfer all necessary
parts.
Removal Procedure
3. Release the locking tab from both sides of the instrument cluster.
Fig. 12: Instrument Cluster Bottom Tab
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
6. Remove the instrument panel cluster trim plate (1) from the instrument cluster.
Installation Procedure
Fig. 15: Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate
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1. Install the instrument panel cluster trim plate (1) to the instrument cluster.
2. Install the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
1. Remove the left instrument panel outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover
Replacement - Left Side.
2. Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Molding Replacement.
3. Remove the instrument panel outer compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer
Compartment Replacement.
4. Remove the driver side instrument panel center upper molding. Refer to Instrument Panel Center
Upper Molding Replacement (Driver Side), Instrument Panel Center Upper Molding
Replacement (Passenger Side).
5. Remove the steering column upper trim panel. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover
Replacement .
6. Remove the front floor console left extension panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Extension
Panel Replacement.
Procedures
2 1. Disconnect the data link connector.
2. Disconnect the electrical connections, if applicable.
3. When replacing the instrument panel lower trim panel, transfer all necessary
components.
Procedure
1 1. Use a flat-bladed plastic trim tool to release the I/P center compartment from the
instrument panel.
2. Disconnect the electrical connections.
3. If replacing the I/P center compartment, transfer all necessary components.
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the right outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement -
Right Side.
2. Remove the instrument panel lower extension compartment panel. Refer to Instrument Panel
Lower Extension Compartment Panel Replacement.
Instrument Panel Compartment Assembly Fastener (Qty: 4)
1 CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
Instrument Panel Compartment Assembly
Procedure
2
1. Disconnect the electrical connections.
2. When replacing the instrument panel compartment assembly, transfer all necessary
components.
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
Fig. 22: Instrument Panel Compartment Door Assembly & Hinge Pins
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
1. Remove the instrument panel compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment
Replacement.
2. Disconnect the compartment door dampener. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door
Dampener Replacement.
Instrument Panel Compartment Door Hinge Pin (Qty: 2)
1 Procedure
Use an appropriate tool in order to remove the door hinge pins.
2 Instrument Panel Compartment Door Assembly
Procedure
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
1
Tighten
2.5 (22 lb in)
2 Instrument Panel Lower Extension Side Trim Panel
Procedure
1
1. Use a flat-bladed plastic trim tool to aid in the removal of the windshield defroster
nozzle grille.
2. Disconnect the electrical connections.
2 Sun Load Temperature and Headlamp Automatic Control Ambient Light Sensor
3 Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille
Preliminary Procedures
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
1
Tighten
9 N.m (80 lb in)
Instrument Panel Assembly
Procedures
2
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.
1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.
2. Remove both front and rear side door still trim plates. Refer to Front and Rear Side Door Sill
Trim Plate Replacement .
3. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
4. Remove the body control module bracket. Refer to Body Control Module Bracket Replacement .
5. Remove the fasteners securing the brake and accelerator pedal assembly to the tie bar. Refer to
Brake and Accelerator Pedal Assembly Replacement .
6. Remove the instrument panel electrical center from the tie bar.
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly Fastener (Qty: 6)
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
1
Tighten
22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Fastener (Qty: 3)
Procedure
Release the heater and air conditioning evaporator and blower module from the I/P tie bar
2
and secure the module at the body.
Tighten
5 N.m (44 lb in)
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly
Procedures
1. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
2. Remove the front floor console rear cover. Refer to Front Floor Console Rear Cover
Replacement.
3. Remove the front floor upper console trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Upper Console Trim Plate
Replacement.
4. Remove the front floor console side covers.
Front Floor Console Wiring Harness
Procedure
1
1. Release the front floor console wiring harness from the lower console.
2. When replacing the front floor console wiring harness, compare the wiring harnesses
and transfer all necessary attaching parts.
1. Remove both front floor console extension panels. Refer to Front Floor Console Extension Panel
Replacement.
2. Remove instrument panel center compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Compartment
Replacement.
3. Loosen the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement
Front Floor Console Cover Retainer (Qty: 4)
Procedure
1
Use a flat-bladed plastic trim tool to release the front floor console cover from the front
floor upper console trim plate.
2 Front Floor Console Cover
1. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
2. Remove the front floor upper console trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Upper Console Trim Plate
Replacement.
Front Floor Console Front Insert
1 Procedure
Release the front floor console front insert from the lower console.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
1
Tighten
1.2 (11 lb in)
Front Floor Console Cup Holder
2 Procedure
When replacing the front floor console cup holder, transfer all necessary components.
Procedure
1 1. Use a flat-bladed plastic trim tool in order to release the retaining clips securing the
plate to the front floor console assembly.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Transfer components as necessary.
Procedure
1
1. Release the upper console trim plate from the front floor lower console.
2. Disconnect the electrical connections.
3. When replacing the front floor upper console trim plate, transfer all necessary parts.
1. Remove the transmission control lever boot. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Boot
Replacement .
2. Remove the front floor console extension panels. Refer to Front Floor Console Extension Panel
Replacement.
3. Remove the instrument panel center compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Center
Compartment Replacement.
Front Floor Console Fastener (Qty: 6)
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
1
Procedure
Move the front seats forward or backward in order to access the fasteners for removal.
Tighten
2.5 (22 lb in)
1. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
2. Remove the front floor upper console trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Upper Console Trim Plate
Replacement.
3. Remove the front floor console side covers.
4. Remove the front floor console rear air duct. Refer to Front Floor Console Rear Air Duct
Replacement .
5. Remove the front floor console armrest. Refer to Front Floor Console Armrest Replacement.
6. Remove the front floor console wiring harness. Refer to Front Floor Console Wiring Harness
Replacement.
Front Floor Lower Console
1 Procedure
When replacing the front floor lower console, transfer all necessary components.
Procedure
1
1. Release the front floor console rear cover.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Procedure
1 1. Use a flat-bladed plastic trim tool to release the 6 retainers securing the roof console
to the headliner.
2. Disconnect the electrical connections.
3. When replacing the roof console assembly, transfer all necessary components.