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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1999 🢒 Riviera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 397272 Size: SH
  1. Remove the fasteners (1) from the sound insulator to IP lower.
  2. Remove the courtesy lamp (3) from sound insulator by twisting a quarter turn counter-clockwise.
  3. Pull the sound insulator (2) rearward and remove from vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 397272 Size: SH
  1. Install the courtesy lamp to the sound insulator (2) by twisting clockwise a quarter turn.
  2. Raise the sound insulator up to the IP lower.

    3. 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.

  3. Install the sound insulator fasteners.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).