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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 G8 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel and Console Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel Center Support Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the trim panel (I/P) centre. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement.
  2. Remove the trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement.
  3. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 1957193 Size: SH
  4. Remove the coin holder upper retaining screws (2,4) and remove the coin holder (1).
  5. Remove the park recess tray upper retaining screw (2) and remove the recess trim (3).

    6. Object Number: 1957767 Size: SH
  6. Remove the I/P bracket to I/P carrier retaining screws (1).
  7. Remove the I/P bracket to centre console retaining screws (2).

    8. Object Number: 1957146 Size: SH
  8. Remove the I/P bracket (2) to centre vent retaining clip (3).
  9. Disengage the I/P bracket (2) from the centre console trim (1).
  10. Carefully remove the I/P bracket (2) from the I/P carrier.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1957146 Size: SH
  1. Install the I/P bracket into the I/P tower.
  2. Carefully engage the I/P bracket (2) into the centre console trim (1).
  3. Install the I/P bracket (2) to centre vent retaining clip (3).

    4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1957767 Size: SH
  4. Install the I/P bracket to centre console retaining screws (2) and tighten to 2 N·m (18 lb in)..
  5. Install the I/P bracket to I/P carrier retaining screws (1) and tighten to 2 N·m (18 lb in)..

    6. Object Number: 1957193 Size: SH
  6. Install the coin holder upper retaining screws (2,4) and remove the coin holder (1) and tighten to 2 N·m (18 lb in)..
  7. Install the park recess (3) tray upper retaining screw (2) and tighten to 2 N·m (18 lb in)..
  8. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement.
  9. Install the trim plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement.
  10. Install the trim panel (I/P) centre. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement.
  11. Ensure all trims are fitted correctly and are flush with the corresponding trims.