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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2002 🢒 Seville 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the garnish molding from the left and the right windshield. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) air outlet deflectors. Refer to Instrument Panel Air Deflector Replacement in HVAC.

    4. Object Number: 519693 Size: SH
  4. Close the air outlets (1) in order to prevent the upper trim pad fasteners from falling into the HVAC ducts.

    5. Object Number: 105553 Size: SH
  5. Remove the fasteners (2) from the inside of the air outlet deflector openings in the upper pad.
  6. Lift the I/P pad (1) upward from rear edge, over the I/P cluster, in order to disengage the retainers from the I/P cluster trim plate.
  7. Lift the pad on an angle, and slide the pad rearward in order to disengage the retainers at the front of the I/P. It may be necessary to push down on right front edge of the pad in order to disengage the retainer from the carrier forward of the PSIR location.

    8. Object Number: 105552 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector (1).
  9. Remove the trim pad (2) from the vehicle.
  10. If the I/P upper pad is to be replaced, remove the speakers from the trim pad. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement in Entertainment.
  11. Straighten the mounting tabs for the speaker grilles.

    12. Remove the speaker grilles from the trim pad.

  12. Remove the speaker wiring harness from the trim pad.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the speaker wiring harness to the trim pad (2).
  2. Install the speaker grilles to the trim pad (2).

    3. Fold over the speaker grille retaining tabs, in order to secure the speaker grilles.

  3. Install the speakers to the trim pad (2). Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement in Entertainment.

    4. Object Number: 105552 Size: SH
  4. Install the I/P trim pad (2) to the I/P assembly, and reconnect the electrical connection (1).

    5. Object Number: 105553 Size: SH
  5. Slide the I/P pad forward in order to engage the front retainers to the I/P carrier.
  6. Align the rear edge of the I/P pad (1) with the I/P cluster bezel, and snap the retainers into the upper pad.

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

  7. Install the fasteners (2) into the air outlet deflector openings.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 519693 Size: SH
  8. Open the air outlets (1).
  9. Install the air outlet vents. Refer to Instrument Panel Air Deflector Replacement in HVAC.
  10. Install the garnish moldings to the right and the left windshield. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  11. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .