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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 GTO 🢒 Body 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel End Bracket Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the instrument panel pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  2. Remove the fuse and relay panel.

    3. Object Number: 1236078 Size: SH
  3. Using a flat-bladed tool, lever the retaining tabs (1) top and bottom on the hood release lever bracket (2 and slide the lever assembly (3) rearward.
  4. Remove the drivers knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 1363465 Size: SH
  5. Remove the screw (4) attaching the end left bracket (3) to the vehicle.
  6. Remove the screw (1) attaching the end left bracket (3) to the steering column bracket.
  7. Remove the screw (2) attaching the end left bracket (3) to the dash panel.
  8. Remove the end left bracket assembly (3) from dash panel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1363465 Size: SH
  1. Install the end left bracket assembly (3) to the dash panel.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the screw (2) attaching the end left bracket (3) to the dash panel.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  3. Install the screw (1) attaching the end left bracket (3) to the steering column bracket.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  4. Install the screw (4) attaching the end left bracket (3) to the vehicle.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  5. Install the driver's knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 1236078 Size: SH
  6. Install the hood latch release cable lever (3) to the bracket (2), ensuring the retaining tabs (1) fasten.
  7. Install the fuse and relay panel.
  8. Install the instrument panel pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .