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Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement Pontiac

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 737770  Size: SH
  1. Apply the park brake.
  2. Position the shift lever to LOW.
  3. Using a small flat-bladed tool, remove the ignition switch bezel.

  4. Object Number: 778585  Size: SH
  5. Disengage the accessory trim plate from the I/P.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  7. Remove the cigar lighter from the accessory trim plate. Refer to Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement - Instrument Panel .
  8. Remove the I/P accessory switch mounting plate bracket bolts and bracket.
  9. Remove the accessory trim plate.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 778585  Size: SH
  1. Install the I/P accessory switch mounting plate bracket and bolts.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the I/P accessory switch mounting plate bracket bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  3. Install the cigar lighter to the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement - Instrument Panel .
  4. Connect the electrical connectors.
  5. Install the I/P accessory trim plate by pressing the plate into place until fully seated.

  6. Object Number: 737751  Size: SH
  7. Install the ignition switch bezel. Press the bezel into place until fully seated.
  8. Position the shift lever to PARK.
  9. Release the park brake.

Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement Oldsmobile

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front floor console trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement

  2. Object Number: 737871  Size: SH
  3. Gently pull rearward on the bottom of the instrument panel (IP) accessory trim plate to disengage the retainers.
  4. Disconnect the vacuum hoses and the electrical connectors from the HVAC controls.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the 12-volt power supply.
  6. Remove the 12-volt power supply from the IP accessory trim plate, if required. Refer to 12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement

  7. Object Number: 783905  Size: SH
  8. Remove the HVAC controls from the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement in HVAC Systems-Manual.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 783905  Size: SH
  1. Install the HVAC controls to the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement in HVAC Systems-Manual.

  2. Object Number: 737871  Size: SH
  3. Install the 12-volt power supply to the IP accessory trim plate, if required. Refer to 12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement
  4. Connect the electrical connector to the 12-volt power supply.
  5. Connect the vacuum hoses and the electrical connectors to the HVAC controls.
  6. Install the IP accessory trim plate, pressing the plate into place until fully seated.
  7. Install the front floor console trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement