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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 G8 🢒 Preface 🢒 Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions 🢒 Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement.
  2. Remove the right close out panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side.
  3. Remove the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 1957762 Size: SH

    Note: The right side is shown, the left side is similar.

  4. Remove the I/P retainer to I/P carrier retaining screws (1).
  5. Remove the I/P retainer.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1957762 Size: SH
  1. Align the I/P retainer to the I/P carrier.

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the I/P retainer to I/P carrier retaining screws (1) and tighten to 2 N·m (18 lb in)..
  3. Install the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement.
  4. Install the right close out panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side.
  5. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement.