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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2001 🢒 Regal 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the left instrument panel (IP) insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 326114 Size: SH
  2. Remove the bolts from the bottom of the steering column opening panel.
  3. Pull the steering column opening panel rearward and upward, releasing the retaining clips from the IP.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the driver information center (DIC), if equipped.
  5. Remove the steering column opening panel.

Installation Procedure
  1. Connect the electrical connector to the driver information center (DIC), if equipped.

    2. Object Number: 326114 Size: SH
  2. Align the steering column opening panel locating pins and the retaining clips to the slots in the IP.
  3. Press the steering column opening panel to lock in the retainers.

    4. 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.

  4. Install the bolts to the bottom of the steering column opening panel.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the steering column opening panel bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Install the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement .