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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2002 🢒 Eldorado 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Carrier Support Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 657729 Size: SH
  2. Remove the 4 fasteners (4) retaining the center brace (5) to the hinge pillar tie bar (1) and the floor pan.
  3. Remove the center brace (5).
  4. Remove the 6 fasteners (2, 3) retaining the hinge pillar tie bar (1) to the body.

    5. Remove the hinge pillar tie bar (1).


    Object Number: 657730 Size: SH
  5. Remove the fasteners (1, 3, 4) retaining the tie bar bracket (2) to the body.
  6. Remove the bracket (2).
  7. Remove the park brake assembly. Refer to Parking Brake Lever Pedal Assembly Replacement in Park Brake.

    8. Object Number: 657728 Size: SH
  8. Remove the fasteners (2, 3, 4, 5) retaining the reinforcement (1) to the body.

    9. Remove the reinforcement (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 657728 Size: SH
  1. Install the reinforcement (1) to the body.
  2. Loosely install all of the reinforcement fasteners (2, 3, 4, 5).
  3. Bolt (6) is installed when the park brake assembly is installed.

    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. Hold upward on the reinforcement bracket and secure the bolt (2).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt (2) to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Secure the remaining fasteners (3, 4, 5).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  6. Install the park brake assembly. Refer to Parking Brake Lever Pedal Assembly Replacement in Park Brake.

    7. Object Number: 657730 Size: SH
  7. Install the hinge pillar tie bar bracket (2) to the body.

    8. Install the bracket fasteners (1, 3, 4).

    Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 657729 Size: SH
  8. Install the hinge pillar tie bar (1).
  9. Install the 6 fasteners (2, 3) in order to retain the hinge pillar tie bar to the vehicle.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  10. Install the center brace (5).
  11. Install the 4 center brace fasteners (4).

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  12. Install the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .