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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2008 🢒 G8 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement.
  2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement.
  3. Remove the radio fascia. Refer to Driver Information Display Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 1957759 Size: SH
  4. Disengage the I/P upper trim panel to I/P pad retainers (2) and remove the I/P upper trim panel (1) from the I/P pad (3).

    5. Object Number: 1957755 Size: SH
  5. Remove the instrument panel center trim panel to I/P pad retaining screws (1).

    6. Object Number: 2041044 Size: SH
  6. Remove the instrument panel center trim panel to I/P retaining screws (1).
  7. Remove the instrument panel center trim panel storage bin to console retaining screws (2).
  8. Remove the instrument panel center trim panel storage bin (3).
  9. Disengage the instrument panel center trim panel to I/P pad retaining clips, located at the top of the center trim panel (4).
  10. Lift the instrument panel center trim panel (4) upward and forward to gain access to the multi function display unit electrical connector.

    11. Object Number: 2041049 Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the multi function display unit electrical connector (1) from the multi function display unit.
  12. Remove the instrument panel center trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2041049 Size: SH
  1. Install the instrument panel center trim panel to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the multi function display unit electrical connector (1) to the multi function unit.

    3. Object Number: 2041044 Size: SH
  3. Align the instrument panel center trim panel (4) with the I/P fascia.
  4. Engage the instrument panel center trim panel to I/P pad retaining clips, located at the top of the center trim panel (4).

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the instrument panel center trim panel to I/P retaining screws (1).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the screws (1) to 2  N·m (18 lb in).

  6. Install the instrument panel storage bin (3).
  7. Install the instrument panel storage bin to console retaining screws (2).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the screws (1) to 2  N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 1957755 Size: SH
  8. Install the instrument panel center trim panel to I/P pad retaining screws (1).

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the screws (1) to 2  N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 1957759 Size: SH

    Important: Make sure that the I/P upper trim panel (1) seats flush with the I/P pad.

  9. Engage the I/P upper trim panel to I/P pad retainers (2) and install the I/P upper trim panel (1) to the I/P pad (3).
  10. Install the radio fascia. Refer to Driver Information Display Replacement.
  11. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement
  12. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement.