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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Spark 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 0.8L 🢒 Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. If the vehicle is equipped with a SuPUemental Inflatable Restraints (SIR) system, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  3. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module from the steering wheel. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  4. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  5. Remove the steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  6. Remove the multifunction turn signal switch and the wiper switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  7. Pry off the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.

    8. Object Number: 1221105 Size: SH
  8. Remove the screws (2) from the instrument cluster trim panel.

    9. Notice: The instrument panel (I/P) should be at room temperature before performing service. This will allow the I/P to be more pliable. To prevent the instrument panel damage, cover the flat bladed tool with a soft cloth.

  9. Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the instrument cluster trim panel (1) from the instrument panel.

    10. Object Number: 1221107 Size: SH
  10. Remove the hood latch release handle from the instrument panel. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement in Body Front End.
  11. Remove the glove box assembly from the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
  12. If the vehicle is equipped with a inflatable restraint instrument panel module, remove it from the instrument panel. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  13. Put aside the floor console after removing the screws (1).

    14. Object Number: 1221108 Size: SH
  14. Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  15. Remove the A/C controller from the instrument panel. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement in HVAC System-Manual .
  16. Remove the radio from the instrument panel. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment .
  17. Disconnect the cigar lighter connector.
  18. Disconnect the ashtray lamp, if equipped.

    19. Object Number: 1221129 Size: SH
  19. Remove the screws (1) from the ALDL connector.
  20. Disconnect the ALDL connector (2).

    21. Object Number: 1221138 Size: SH
  21. Remove the bolts after removing the caps (1).
  22. Remove the screws on the side plate (2).
  23. Remove the tie-bar retaining bolts on the lower panel (4).
  24. Remove the instrument trim panel assembly (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1221142 Size: SH
  1. Install the instrument trim panel assembly with the bolts and screws.
  2. Connect the ALDL connector with the screws.
  3. Connect the ashtray lamp, if equipped.
  4. Connect the cigar lighter connector.
  5. Install the radio to the instrument panel. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment .
  6. Install the A/C controller to the instrument panel. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement in HVAC System - Manual section.
  7. Install the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  8. Install the floor console with the screws.
  9. Install the inflatable restraint instrument panel module to the instrument panel. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR .
  10. Install the glove box assembly to the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
  11. Install the hood latch release handle to the instrument panel. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement in Body Front End.
  12. Install the instrument cluster trim panel to the instrument cluster trim panel with the screws.
  13. Install the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  14. Install the multifunction turn signal switch and the wiper switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column .
  15. Install the steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column .
  16. Install the steering wheel to the steering column.
  17. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module to the steering wheel. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  18. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
  19. Connect the negative battery cable.