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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1998 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement in Stationary Windows.

    2. Object Number: 296100 Size: SH
  2. Gently lift the instrument panel (I/P) trim pad (2) to disengage the dual-lock fasteners (1).

    3. Object Number: 294801 Size: SH
  3. Remove the daytime running lamp ambient light sensor (1).

    4. Object Number: 367389 Size: SH
  4. Remove the security indicator lamp (3).
  5. Remove the I/P upper trim panel (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 367389 Size: SH
  1. Set the I/P trim pad (1) into place.
  2. Install the security indicator lamp (3).

    3. Object Number: 294801 Size: SH
  3. Install the daytime running lamp ambient light sensor (1).

    4. Object Number: 296100 Size: SH
  4. Using the locator pins (3), align the I/P upper trim panel (2).
  5. Apply pressure to the rear of the I/P upper trim panel (2), engaging the dual lock fasteners (1).
  6. Apply pressure to the front of the I/P upper trim panel (2), engaging the dual lock fasteners (1).
  7. Install the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement in Stationary Windows.