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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 XLR 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Remove the console trim plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement .
  3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
  4. Remove the driver side knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
  5. Remove the driver information center (DIC). Refer to Driver Information Display Switch Replacement .
  6. Remove the dimmer/head-up display switch. Refer to Head Up Display Switch Replacement .
  7. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement .

    8. Object Number: 1224695 Size: SH
  8. Remove the I/P side trim panels.
  9. Remove the 4 retaining screws from the I/P trim pad. These screws are located at each end of the I/P, in the center of the I/P, and behind the DIC switch.

    10. Important: The trim pad is still attached to the sunload/twilight sensor. Do NOT remove the pad completely at this time.

  10. Pull up carefully on the I/P trim pad to disengage the retaining clips.
  11. Disconnect the sunload/twilight sensor from the trim pad.
  12. Remove the trim pad from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1224695 Size: SH
  1. Align the I/P trim pad to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the sunload/twilight sensor to the trim pad.
  3. Align the trim pad retaining clips to the I/P panel carrier and push down to engage all of the clips.

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

  4. Install the trim pad retaining screws.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Install the I/P side trim panels.
  6. Install the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement .
  7. Install the dimmer/head-up display switch. Refer to Head Up Display Switch Replacement .
  8. Install the driver information center (DIC). Refer to Driver Information Display Switch Replacement .
  9. Install the driver side knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
  10. Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
  11. Install the console trim plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement .
  12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.