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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2006 🢒 Rendezvous - FWD 🢒 Body 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 631061 Size: SH
  1. Open the instrument panel (I/P) compartment.
  2. Remove the screws from the I/P compartment hinge.
  3. Remove the I/P compartment door from the I/P.
  4. Remove the lower I/P compartment trim panel.

    5. Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

  5. Drill out the rivets holding the I/P compartment hinge to the I/P panel.
  6. Remove the I/P compartment hinge.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 631061 Size: SH
  1. Fasten the hinge to the lower compartment trim panel with new rivets.
  2. Install the lower I/P compartment trim panel.

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

  3. Align the I/P compartment door with the hinge assembly and secure with the I/P compartment screws.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 4 N·m (3 lb in).

  4. Verify the alignment of the I/P compartment door.
  5. Close the I/P compartment door.