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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Prizm 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  3. Remove the body hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the IP drivers knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 417479 Size: SH

    Important: It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel to access the lower trim cover screws. The screws can be easily accessed by rotating the steering wheel.

  5. Remove the following components from the steering column:
    6. • The lower trim cover screw
    • The 2 lower trim cover screws (2) which are located beneath the steering wheel (1).

    Object Number: 363398 Size: SH
  6. Remove the steering column lower trim cover (6).

    7. Object Number: 328445 Size: SH
  7. Remove the following components from the steering column:
    8. • The steering column upper trim cover screw (3)
    • The steering column upper trim cover (2)

    Important: DO NOT remove the following components from the steering column when removing the column in order to gain the necessary access to remove the instrument panel assembly:

       • The steering wheel
       • The turn signal and headlamp and windshield washer switch with the inflatable restraint coil assembly
       • The ignition lock cylinder case with the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition switch

  8. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard or Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.
  9. Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  10. Remove the IP accessory center trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
  11. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  12. Remove the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  13. Remove the front floor rear console. Refer to Rear Floor Console Replacement .

    14. Object Number: 432106 Size: SH
  14. Remove the manual transaxle control lever boot (2) and bezel from the front floor front console, if equipped.

    15. Object Number: 245104 Size: SH
  15. Remove the automatic transaxle control opening cover bezel (1) from the front console by gently prying the rear of the bezel in order to release the tabs, if equipped.
  16. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
    17. • The 2 screws
    • The front floor front console (2)

  17. Object Number: 232228 Size: SH
  18. Remove the 3 mounting bolts (1) which secure the powertrain control module.
  19. Disconnect the 3 powertrain control module electrical connectors (2).
  20. Remove the powertrain control module (3) from the vehicle.

    21. Object Number: 432032 Size: SH
  21. Remove the screw (2) which secures Junction Block #2 (1) to the instrument panel. Reposition the block as necessary.

    22. Object Number: 328184 Size: LH
  22. Remove the following control cables from the heater case assembly:
    23. • The vent (3)
    • The temperature (2)
    • The mode (1)

    Object Number: 432034 Size: SH
  23. Remove the 2 screws (1) which secure the heater control assembly (2).

    24. Object Number: 328053 Size: SH
  24. Disconnect the following connectors from the heater control assembly:
    25. • The blower motor switch (2)
    • The A/C switch
  25. Remove the heater control assembly with the control cables attached from the vehicle.

    26. Object Number: 432020 Size: SH
  26. Remove the following components from the IP center support braces:
    27. • The 2 bolts (1)
    • The ground wires

    Object Number: 241992 Size: SH
  27. Unclip and remove the windshield side garnish moldings (1).

    28. Object Number: 432059 Size: SH
  28. Using a taped flat bladed tool, gently pry and release the 4 clips around the IP lamp dimmer/outside rearview mirror switch trim plate (2).

    29. Object Number: 432061 Size: SH
  29. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
    30. • The IP lamp dimmer (2)
    • The outside rearview mirror switch (1), if equipped
  30. Remove the IP lamp dimmer/outside rearview mirror switch assembly (3) from the vehicle.

    31. Object Number: 432065 Size: SH
  31. Using a taped flat bladed tool, gently pry and release the 3 clips around the IP hazard warning/rear defogger switch trim plate (1).

    32. Object Number: 432067 Size: SH
  32. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
    33. • The rear defogger switch (1), if equipped
    • The hazard warning switch (2)
  33. Remove the rear defogger switch/hazard warning switch assembly (3) from the vehicle.

    34. Object Number: 242327 Size: SH
  34. Disconnect the ambient light sensor electrical connector (2).

    35. Object Number: 242370 Size: SH
  35. Remove the ambient light sensor (1) from the instrument panel assembly (2).

    36. Object Number: 328061 Size: SH
  36. Remove the following components from the IP assembly (1):
    37. • The 2 bolts
    • The 2 nuts
    • The inflatable restraint IP module (2)
  37. Remove the following components:
    38. • The 2 bolts
    • The IP compartment reinforcements (4)
  38. Remove the IP compartment door lock striker bracket screw.

    39. Object Number: 432130 Size: SH
  39. Disconnect the park brake switch electrical connector (1).

    40. Object Number: 439327 Size: SH
  40. Disconnect the oxygen sensor (H02S2) electrical connector (1).

    41. Object Number: 239183 Size: SH
  41. Disconnect the daytime running lamp control module electrical connector (2).

    42. Object Number: 432032 Size: SH
  42. Disconnect the 8 connectors from Junction Block #2 (1).

    43. Object Number: 432131 Size: SH
  43. Disconnect the connectors (1) at the right IP center support brace (2).

    44. Object Number: 432133 Size: SH
  44. Disconnect the connectors (1) at the left IP center support brace (2).

    45. Object Number: 399432 Size: SH
  45. Disconnect the 3 connectors which are located in the connector cavity (2) in the left body hinge pillar (1).
  46. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
    47. • The automatic transaxle shift lock control module
    • The shift lock park switch
    • The 4 connectors from Junction Block #1
  47. Remove the I/P wiring harness from all the necessary wire harness retainers.

    48. Object Number: 245065 Size: SH
  48. Remove the 2 screws (1) which secure the instrument panel assembly (2) to the instrument panel reinforcement.
  49. Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle by lifting up on and pulling the assembly rearward, disengaging the 5 clips.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 245065 Size: SH
  1. Install the instrument panel assembly (2) to the vehicle. Ensure that the retaining clips are fully engaged. Secure the assembly to the instrument panel reinforcement with the 2 screws (1).
  2. Route and install the IP wiring harness to the retainers.

    3. Object Number: 432130 Size: SH
  3. Connect the park brake switch electrical connector (1).

    4. Object Number: 439327 Size: SH
  4. Connect the oxygen sensor (H02S2) electrical connector (1).

    5. Object Number: 239183 Size: SH
  5. Connect the daytime running lamp control module electrical connector (2).

    6. Object Number: 432032 Size: SH
  6. Connect the 8 connectors to Junction Block #2 (1).

    7. Object Number: 432131 Size: SH
  7. Connect the connectors (1) at the right IP center support brace (2).

    8. Object Number: 432133 Size: SH
  8. Connect the connectors (1) at the left IP center support brace (2).

    9. Object Number: 399432 Size: SH
  9. Connect the 3 connectors which are located in the connector cavity (2) in the left body hinge pillar (1).
  10. Connect the following electrical connectors:
    11. • The automatic transaxle shift lock control module
    • The shift lock park switch
    • The 4 connectors to Junction Block #1

    Object Number: 328061 Size: SH
  11. Install the IP compartment door lock striker bracket screw.

    12. 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.

  12. Install the instrument panel compartment reinforcements (4). Secure the reinforcements with the 2 bolts.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the reinforcement bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  13. Install the inflatable restraint IP module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.

    14. Object Number: 242370 Size: SH
  14. Install the ambient light sensor (1) to the instrument panel assembly. Ensure that the retaining tabs are fully engaged.

    15. Object Number: 242327 Size: SH
  15. Connect the ambient light sensor electrical connector (2).

    16. Object Number: 432067 Size: SH
  16. Connect the following electrical connectors:
    17. • The rear defogger switch (1), if equipped
    • The hazard warning switch (2)
  17. Install the rear defogger switch/hazard warning switch assembly (3) to the instrument panel assembly. Ensure that the retaining clips are fully engaged.

    18. Object Number: 432061 Size: SH
  18. Connect the following electrical connectors:
    19. • The IP lamp dimmer (2)
    • The outside rearview mirror switch (1), if equipped
  19. Install the IP lamp dimmer/outside rearview mirror switch assembly (3) to the instrument panel assembly. Ensure that the retaining clips are fully engaged.

    20. Object Number: 241992 Size: SH
  20. Install the windshield side garnish moldings (1).

    21. Object Number: 432020 Size: SH
  21. Install the 2 ground wires (1) to the IP center support braces. Secure the wires with 1 bolt each.

    22. Tighten
    Tighten the ground wire bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).


    Object Number: 328053 Size: SH
  22. Connect the following connectors to the heater control assembly:
    23. • The blower motor switch (2)
    • The A/C switch

    Object Number: 432034 Size: SH
  23. Install the heater control assembly (2) with the control cables attached. Secure the assembly with the 2 screws (1).

    24. Object Number: 328184 Size: LH
  24. Install the following control cables to the heater case assembly:
    25. • The vent (3)
    • The temperature (2)
    • The mode (1)
  25. Adjust the following control cables as necessary. Refer to the following procedures:
    26. • The Temperature Control Cable Adjustment -- Refer to Temperature Control Cable Adjustment in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
    • The Mode Control Cable -- Refer to Mode Control Cable Adjustment in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.

    Object Number: 432032 Size: SH
  26. Install Junction Block #2 (1) to the instrument panel assembly. Secure the block with 1 screw (2).

    27. Object Number: 232228 Size: SH
  27. Install the powertrain control module (3) to the vehicle. Secure the module with the 3 bolts (1).

    28. Tighten
    Tighten the PCM mounting bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  28. Connect the 3 powertrain control module electrical connectors (2).

    29. Object Number: 245104 Size: SH
  29. Install the front floor front console (2) to the vehicle. Secure the console with the 2 screws.
  30. Install the front floor rear console. Refer to Rear Floor Console Replacement .
  31. Install the automatic transaxle control opening cover bezel (1), if equipped.

    32. Object Number: 432106 Size: SH
  32. Install the manual transaxle control lever bezel and boot (2), if equipped.
  33. Install the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .

    34. Object Number: 240883 Size: SH
  34. Connect the following components to the radio:
    35. • The antenna (1)
    • The electrical connector
  35. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  36. Install the IP accessory center trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
  37. Install the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  38. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard or Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

    39. Object Number: 328445 Size: SH
  39. Install the steering column upper trim cover (2) to the vehicle. Secure the trim cover with the screw (3).

    40. Object Number: 363398 Size: SH
  40. Install the steering column lower trim cover (6) to the vehicle. Secure the trim cover with the 3 screws.
  41. Install the IP drivers knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  42. Install the body hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  43. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
  44. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.