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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 LeSabre 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the left closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  3. Remove the right closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  4. Remove the left instrument panel (I/P) endcap. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left Side .
  5. Remove the right instrument panel (I/P) endcap. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side .
  6. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  7. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  8. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  9. Disconnect and position aside the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.
  10. Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  11. Remove the right I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Right Side .
  12. Remove the left I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side .
  13. Remove the center I/P trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
  14. Remove the I/P storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .

    15. Object Number: 428515 Size: SH
  15. Remove the fasteners from the I/P retainer to the I/P carrier.

    16. Object Number: 497515 Size: SH
  16. Remove the wiring retainers from the I/P carrier.
  17. Disconnect the IAT sensor electrical connector.
  18. Disconnect the ashtray lamp electrical connector.
  19. Disconnect the cigarette lighter electrical connector.
  20. Remove the I/P retainer from the carrier. Feed the wiring through the openings as necessary.
  21. Transfer all the necessary components to the new retainer.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 497515 Size: SH
  1. Install the I/P retainer to the carrier. Feed the wiring through the openings as removed.
  2. Connect the cigarette lighter electrical connector.
  3. Connect the ashtray lamp electrical connector.
  4. Connect the IAT sensor electrical connector.
  5. Install the wiring harness retainers to the I/P carrier.

    6. Object Number: 428515 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.

  6. Install the fasteners that retain the I/P retainer to the I/P carrier.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  7. Install the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  8. Install the center I/P trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Install the right I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Right Side .
  10. Install the left I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side .
  11. Install the I/P storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
  12. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.
  13. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  14. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  15. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  16. Install the right I/P endcap. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side .
  17. Install the left I/P endcap. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left Side .
  18. Install the left closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  19. Install the right closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  20. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.