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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 XLR 🢒 Preface 🢒 Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions 🢒 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. Note: 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. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the trim pad retaining screws and tighten 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.