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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 Silhouette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Compartment Door Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the IP compartment door.

    2. Object Number: 400601 Size: SH
  2. Remove the screws from the IP compartment latch.

    3. Object Number: 400599 Size: SH
  3. Remove the IP compartment latch from the IP compartment door by pushing the latch out of the door from the inside surface of the IP door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 400599 Size: SH
  1. Install the IP compartment latch to the IP compartment door.
  2. Snap the latch into place in the IP door.

    3. 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.


    Object Number: 400601 Size: SH
  3. Install the screws to the IP compartment latch.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1 N·m (9 lb in).

  4. Close the IP compartment door.