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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2000 🢒 DeVille 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 474661 Size: SH
  1. Remove the left and right windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the IP air outlet vents. Refer to Instrument Panel Air Outlet Vent Replacement .
  3. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  4. Remove the four fasteners (2) from the inside of the vent outlet holes to upper pad (3).
  5. Remove the three fasteners (1) from the inside of the defroster grille outlet holes to upper pad (3).

    6. Object Number: 105553 Size: SH
  6. Lift the upper IP pad (1) upward from rear edge of the IP cluster in order to disengage the retainers from IP cluster trim plate.
  7. Disconnect electrical connectors if necessary.
  8. Lift pad on an angle and slide rearward in order to disengage the retainers at front of IP.
  9. Remove the IP upper trim pad (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 105553 Size: SH
  1. Align the IP upper trim pad to the IP and connect the electrical connections.
  2. Slide the IP upper trim pad (1) forward in order to engage the front of the IP trim pad to the IP carrier.
  3. Align the rear edge of IP upper trim pad (1) with IP cluster bezel and snap retainers into upper pad.

    4. Object Number: 474661 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 four fasteners (2) into the IP air outlet vent openings.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the trim panel fasteners to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Install the three fasteners (1) into the defroster grille opening on the IP upper pad (3).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the trim panel fasteners to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  6. Install the IP air outlets. Refer to Instrument Panel Air Outlet Vent Replacement .
  7. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  8. Install the left and right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.