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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2001 🢒 Aurora 🢒 HVAC 🢒 HVAC Systems - Automatic 🢒 Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  3. Remove the IP retainer. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement .
  4. Remove the data link connector fasteners.
  5. Remove the passenger inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  6. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connectors.
  7. Remove the shift/park lock cable from the ignition switch.

    8. Object Number: 105537 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the body to IP electrical connector (1) located at the upper right outside corner of the IP carrier.

    9. Object Number: 723639 Size: SH
  9. Remove the HVAC aspirator tube (5).
  10. Feed the ignition switch wiring (4) through the IP carrier.
  11. Feed the shift/park lock cable (3) through the IP carrier.
  12. Feed the console wiring harness (1) through the IP carrier.
  13. Release the SIR harness (6) retainer from the IP carrier.

    14. Object Number: 693784 Size: SH
  14. Remove the IP carrier fasteners.
  15. Remove the IP carrier from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 723639 Size: SH
  1. Align the instrument panel (IP) carrier to the vehicle.
  2. Install the HVAC aspirator tube (5).
  3. Feed the ignition switch wiring (4) through the IP carrier.
  4. Feed the shift/park lock cable (3) through the IP carrier.
  5. Feed the console wiring harness (1) through the IP carrier.
  6. Install the SIR harness (6) retainer to the IP carrier.

    7. Object Number: 693823 Size: SH

    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.

  7. Install the fasteners (1) from the IP carrier to hinge pillar.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the IP carrier fasteners (1) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  8. Install the IP carrier to cowl fasteners (2).

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the carrier to cowl fasteners (2) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  9. Install the IP carrier to end bracket fasteners (3).

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the carrier to end bracket fasteners (3) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  10. Connect the ignition switch electrical connectors .
  11. Install the shift/park lock cable to the ignition switch.
  12. Install the passenger inflator module. Refer to in SIR.
  13. Install the data link connector fasteners.

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  14. Install the IP retainer. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement .
  15. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  16. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.