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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2003 🢒 DeVille 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the left knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
  3. Remove the left knee bolster support. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement .
  4. Remove the right knee bolster. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement .
  5. Remove the I/P center seat or the floor console. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Seats, or Front Floor Console Replacement .
  6. Remove the I/P outer trim panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side and Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left Side .
  7. Remove the windshield pillar trim. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  8. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  9. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  10. Remove the heads up display, if equipped with UV8. Refer to Head Up Display Module Replacement .

    11. Object Number: 105537 Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the body to I/P electrical connectors (1) at the top, outside corners of I/P.
  12. Disconnect all other electrical connectors from the I/P to body.
  13. Disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering column.

    14. Object Number: 550997 Size: SH
  14. Remove the steering column to body bolts (1). Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  15. For a DeVille base model, or the DeVille DHS, disconnect the shift cable from the steering column.
  16. Disconnect the Steering column to body connectors.

    17. Object Number: 551005 Size: SH
  17. Remove the I/P center support bracket bolts (1) to floor bracket.

    18. Object Number: 474609 Size: SH
  18. Remove I/P carrier (1) to cowl nuts.

    19. Object Number: 551934 Size: SH
  19. Remove the bolt (1) and nuts (2) from the left and right I/P carrier to hinge pillar.

    20. Object Number: 474611 Size: SH
  20. Remove the I/P and carrier assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 474611 Size: SH
  1. Install the I/P and carrier assembly to the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 551934 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.

  2. Install the nuts and bolts (1, 2) to the I/P carrier.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the I/P carrier nuts and bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 474609 Size: SH
  3. Install the I/P carrier to cowl nuts (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the I/P carrier to cowl nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 551005 Size: SH
  4. Install the I/P center support bracket bolts (1) to floor bracket.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the I/P center support bracket bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 550997 Size: SH
  5. Install the steering column bolts (1). Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  6. For a DeVille base model, or the DeVille DHS, Install the shift cable to the steering column.
  7. Connect Steering column to body electrical connectors.

    8. Object Number: 105537 Size: SH
  8. Connect the I/P to body electrical connectors (1) at top outside corners of I/P.
  9. Install the heads up display, if equipped with UV8. Refer to Head Up Display Module Replacement .
  10. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  11. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  12. Install the windshield pillar trim. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  13. Install the center seat or the center console. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Seats, or Front Floor Console Replacement .
  14. Install the left and right I/P outer trim panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side and Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left Side .
  15. Install the left knee bolster support bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement .
  16. Install the left knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
  17. Install the right knee bolster. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement .
  18. Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.