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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1998 🢒 Skylark 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Center Compartment Replacement

Instrument Panel Center Compartment Replacement Buick

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the HVAC control head. Refer to HVAC Control Head Replacement in HVAC.
  3. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.

    4. Object Number: 521358 Size: SH
  4. Remove the ashtray (1). Refer to Ashtray Replacement .
  5. Remove the screws (2) from the ashtray bracket (1).

    6. Object Number: 521535 Size: SH
  6. Remove the screws (2) that retain the housing to the instrument panel.
  7. Remove the HVAC and radio housing (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 521535 Size: SH
  1. Install the HVAC and radio housing (1).

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the screws (2) that retain the housing to the instrument panel.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (17 lb in).


    Object Number: 521362 Size: SH
  3. Install the screws to the ashtray bracket.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws in sequence to 2 N·m (17 lb in).


    Object Number: 521358 Size: SH
  4. Install the ashtray (1). Refer to Ashtray Replacement .
  5. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  6. Install the HVAC control head. Refer to HVAC Control Head Replacement in HVAC.
  7. Install the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Replacement .

Instrument Panel Center Compartment Replacement Pontiac

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the HVAC control head. Refer to HVAC Control Head in HVAC.
  3. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.

    4. Object Number: 521534 Size: SH
  4. Remove the screws from the instrument panel (2).

    5. Remove the HVAC/radio housing (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 521534 Size: SH
  1. Install the HVAC/radio housing (1).

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the screws to the instrument panel (2).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (17 lb in).

  3. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  4. Install the HVAC contol head. Refer to HVAC Control Head Replacement in HVAC.
  5. Install the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Replacement .