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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1998 🢒 Century 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Compartment Door Lock Striker Adjustment

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the instrument panel (IP) cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Open the IP compartment door.

    3. Object Number: 482552 Size: SH
  3. Loosen the screws holding the IP compartment striker to the IP.
  4. Adjust the IP compartment striker for proper alignment of IP compartment.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 482552 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.

  1. Install the screws holding the instrument panel (IP) compartment striker.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the IP compartment striker screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  2. Install the IP cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement .