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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2002 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 296100 Size: SH
  1. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Gently lift the instrument panel (IP) trim pad (2) in order to disengage the fasteners (1).

    3. Object Number: 795467 Size: SH
  3. Rotate the daytime running lamp (DRL) ambient light sensor (3).
  4. Remove the DRL ambient light sensor (3) from the IP upper trim pad (2)
  5. Rotate the security indicator lamp (1).
  6. Remove the security indicator lamp (1) from the IP upper trim pad (2).

    7. Object Number: 296100 Size: SH
  7. Remove the IP upper trim panel (2) from the IP carrier.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 296100 Size: SH
  1. Set the IP trim pad (2) into place on the IP carrier.

    2. Object Number: 795467 Size: SH
  2. Install the security indicator lamp (1) to the opening in the IP upper trim pad (2).
  3. Rotate the security indicator lamp (1) to secure.
  4. Install the DRL ambient light sensor (3) to the opening in the IP upper trim pad (2)
  5. Rotate the daytime running lamp (DRL) ambient light sensor (3) to secure.

    6. Object Number: 296100 Size: SH
  6. Using the locator pins (3), align the IP upper trim panel (2).
  7. Apply pressure to the rear of the IP upper trim panel (2), engaging the dual lock fasteners (1).
  8. Apply pressure to the front of the IP upper trim panel (2), engaging the dual lock fasteners (1).
  9. Install the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.