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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Metro 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 358704 Size: SH

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

    2. Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  3. Pull out the instrument panel compartment (5) by pushing the stoppers in on the left and on the right sides.
  4. Remove the 2 screws and the instrument panel compartment (5).
  5. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) by performing the following:
    6. 5.1. Remove the 3 bolts.
    5.2. Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors.

    Object Number: 352453 Size: MH
  6. Remove the upper boot (2) of the gearshift lever from the console (3), if equipped with a manual transaxle.
  7. Remove the 6 screws and the console (3) from the vehicle.
  8. Remove the IP center trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .

    9. Object Number: 352451 Size: SH
  9. Remove the 2 screws and the cup holder (8).
  10. Remove the radio:
    11. 10.1. Remove 5 screws.
    10.2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  11. Remove the heater control unit. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC Systems.

    12. Object Number: 622925 Size: SH
  12. Remove the 2 screws (2), and separate the hood latch release handle (1) from the instrument panel.
  13. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard.
  14. Remove the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  15. Remove the passenger inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  16. Disconnect the following electrical connectors from the right side of the instrument panel:
    17. • The A/C amplifier, if necessary
    • The A/C amplifier thermistor, if necessary
    • The blower motor and the blower motor resistor
    • The connector C205
    • The dome light
    • The door speaker, if necessary
  17. Disconnect the following electrical connectors from the left side of the instrument panel:
    18. • The door speaker, if necessary
    • The junction block electrical connectors
    • The main harness electrical connector, C200
  18. Remove the antenna cable hold down loops.
  19. Gently pry and remove the left and the right windshield pillar trim.

    20. Object Number: 352461 Size: MH
  20. Remove the following 7 bolts (2) that retain the instrument panel center brace (3):
    21. • 2 bolts on each door jamb
    • 2 bolts at the lower center of the instrument panel near the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
    • 1 bolt in the steering column area
  21. Remove the following components:
    22. • 1 cover
    • 1 screw (2)
    • The upper center of the instrument panel
  22. Remove the following components:
    23. • 2 screws
    • The lower left and the right corners of the instrument panel (1)
  23. Remove the instrument panel (1) from the vehicle.
  24. Transfer the parts from the instrument panel (1), if necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 352461 Size: MH
  1. Position the instrument panel (1) in the vehicle. Secure the instrument panel with the 3 screws.
  2. Replace the upper center cover.

    3. 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.

  3. Install the instrument panel center brace (3). Secure the center brace with the 7 bolts (2).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the I/P center brace bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  4. Install the left and the right windshield pillar trim.
  5. Install the antenna cable through the hold down loops.
  6. Connect all of the instrument panel electrical connectors.
  7. Install the passenger inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  8. Install the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

    9. Object Number: 622925 Size: SH
  9. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard.
  10. Install the hood latch release handle (1). Secure the hood latch release handle with the 2 screws (2).
  11. Install the heater control unit. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC Systems.
  12. Connect the 2 radio electrical connectors.
  13. Install the radio to the instrument panel. Secure the radio with the 5 screws.

    14. Object Number: 352451 Size: SH
  14. Install the cup holder (8). Secure the cup holder with the 2 screws.

    15. Object Number: 352116 Size: SH
  15. Connect the cigar lighter electrical connector.
  16. Install the center console trim bezel (3). Secure the trim bezel with the 4 screws.

    17. Object Number: 352453 Size: MH
  17. Install the console (3). Secure the console with the 6 screws.
  18. Install the upper boot (2) of the gearshift lever to the console (3), if equipped with a manual transaxle.
  19. Connect 3 PCM electrical connectors to the PCM.
  20. Install the PCM to the vehicle. Secure the PCM with the 3 bolts.

    21. Tighten
    Tighten the powertrain control module bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).


    Object Number: 358704 Size: SH
  21. Install the instrument panel compartment (5). Secure the compartment with the 2 screws.
  22. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
  23. Connect the negative battery cable.