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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1999 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 208241 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Rfer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the I/P insulators. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement .
  3. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement in Stationary Windows.
  4. Remove the knee bolster deflector. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement .
  5. Disable the SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraints.
  6. Remove the stoplamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.
  7. Lower the steering column.
  8. Remove the I/P trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  9. Remove the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
  10. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  11. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  12. Remove the HVAC control. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC Systems with A/C -- Manual.
  13. Remove the left side air ducts.
  14. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .

    15. Object Number: 379391 Size: SH
  15. Remove the fuse block bolt.
  16. Remove the fuse block from the I/P.

    17. Object Number: 367393 Size: SH
  17. Remove the data link connector bolts (2).
  18. Remove the data link connector (3) from the tie bar (1).

    19. Object Number: 379394 Size: SH
  19. Cut the tie strap securing the steering column harness branch to the distributor.

    20. Object Number: 296123 Size: LH
  20. Remove the I/P lower mounting nuts (3).
  21. Remove the crosscar and I/P harness grounds from the I/P mounting studs.
  22. Remove the I/P upper mounting bolts (2).
  23. Reposition the I/P (6).
  24. Remove the air distributor. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement .
  25. Remove the wiring harness from the I/P carrier.
  26. Remove the I/P carrier from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 296123 Size: LH
  1. Install the I/P carrier to the vehicle.
  2. Install the wiring harness to the I/P carrier.
  3. Install the air distributor. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement .
  4. Position the I/P (6).
  5. Install the I/P upper mounting bolts (2).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the I/P upper mounting bolts (2) to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

  6. Install the crosscar and I/P harness grounds to the I/P mounting studs.
  7. Install the I/P lower mounting nuts (3).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the I/P lower mounting nuts (3) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 379394 Size: SH
  8. Install a new tie strap securing the steering column harness branch to the distributor.

    9. Object Number: 367393 Size: SH
  9. Install the data link connector (3) to the tie bar (1).
  10. Install the data link connector bolts (2).

    11. Object Number: 379391 Size: SH
  11. Install the fuse block to the I/P.
  12. Install the fuse block bolt.
  13. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  14. Install the left side air ducts.
  15. Install the HVAC control. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC Systems with A/C -- Manual.
  16. Install the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  17. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  18. Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
  19. Install the I/P trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  20. Raise the steering column.
  21. Install the stoplamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.
  22. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Restraints.
  23. Install the knee bolster deflector. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement .
  24. Install the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement in Stationary Windows.
  25. Install the I/P insulators. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement .

    26. Object Number: 208241 Size: SH
  26. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.