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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1999 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  2. Open the instrument panel (IP) compartment box.

    3. Object Number: 245690 Size: SH
  3. Remove the right access panel.

    4. Object Number: 153467 Size: SH
  4. Remove the outer air deflector screw.

    5. Object Number: 153472 Size: SH
  5. Remove the outer air deflector.

    6. Object Number: 245692 Size: SH
  6. Remove the lower module cover screws.

    7. Object Number: 245694 Size: SH
  7. Remove the 4 screws from the front IP compartment.

    8. Object Number: 245698 Size: SH
  8. Remove the 2 screws from the side of IP compartment.
  9. Disconnect the lamp switch and the lamp wiring connections from the IP compartment.
  10. Remove the cool air hose from the rear of IP compartment.
  11. Remove the IP compartment from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the IP compartment to the vehicle.
  2. Install the cool air hose to the rear of the IP compartment.
  3. Connect the lamp switch and the lamp wire connectors to the IP compartment.

    4. Object Number: 245694 Size: SH

    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.

  4. Install the 4 screws to the front of the IP compartment.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws until fully seated but not striped.


    Object Number: 245698 Size: SH
  5. Install the 2 screws to the side of the IP compartment.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the screws until fully seated but not stripped.


    Object Number: 245692 Size: SH
  6. Install the screws to the lower module cover.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 153472 Size: SH
  7. Install the outer air deflector.

    8. Object Number: 153467 Size: SH
  8. Install the outer air deflector screw.

    9. Object Number: 245690 Size: SH
  9. Install the right access panel.
  10. Close the IP compartment door.
  11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .