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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 GTO 🢒 Body 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.

    2. Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  3. Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  4. Remove the closeout insulator panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side and to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  5. Remove the instrument panel compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement .
  6. Remove the instrument panel compartment lamp. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  7. Remove the instrument panel compartment lamp switch. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  8. Remove the instrument panel lower trim retainer panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement .
  9. Remove the instrument panel center trim. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
  10. Remove the instrument panel lower extension. Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Replacement .
  11. Remove the HVAC manual controls. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement in HVAC.
  12. Remove the radio housing bracket. Refer to Radio Housing Bracket Replacement in Entertainment.
  13. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  14. Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  15. Remove the driver information center switch. Refer to Driver Information Display Switch Replacement .
  16. Remove the instrument panel outer covers. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  17. Remove the windshield defroster grilles. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  18. Remove the daytime running lamp control module. Refer to Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Control Module Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  19. Remove the instrument panel speakers. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement in Entertainment.
  20. Remove the cruise control switch. Refer to Cruise Control Switch Replacement in Cruise Control.
  21. Remove the wiper washer switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  22. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

    23. Object Number: 1361374 Size: SH
  23. Remove the 2 inner screws (1) attaching the instrument panel inflatable restraint (2) and instrument panel passenger's bracket and brace assembly (3) to the instrument panel inflatable restraint bracket.

    24. Object Number: 1361388 Size: SH
  24. Remove the 12 lower screws from the instrument panel pad.
  25. Remove the 5 upper screws (1) from the instrument panel pad.
  26. Remove the instrument panel pad from the vehicle.

    27. Object Number: 1362071 Size: SH
  27. From the rear side of the instrument panel pad, remove the 4 screws (3) attaching the instrument panel inflatable restraint opening trim cover (2) to the instrument panel inflatable restraint bracket (1).
  28. While pushing on the trim cover (2), detach the 4 tabs (4) and remove the trim cover (2).

    29. Object Number: 1362072 Size: SH
  29. From the rear of the instrument pad, remove the 4 screws (2), attaching the instrument panel inflatable restraint bracket (3) to the pad assembly.
  30. Remove the 6 screws (1), and remove the bracket (3) from the pad assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1362072 Size: SH
  1. Fit the bracket (3) in position, ensuring the lower screw hole tabs are positioned in the pad assembly.

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

  2. Install the 6 screws (1) attaching the bracket (3) to the pad assembly.

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

  3. Install the 4 screws (2), attaching the instrument panel inflatable restraint bracket (3) to the pad assembly.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the 4 screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 1362071 Size: SH
  4. Locate the trim cover (2) in the pad assembly opening, and align the trim cover (2) with the 4 tabs (4).
  5. Install the 4 screws (3) attaching the instrument panel inflatable restraint trim cover (2) to the inflatable restraint bracket (1).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the 4 screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 1361388 Size: SH
  6. Install the instrument panel pad to the vehicle.
  7. Install the 5 upper instrument panel pad screws (1).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the upper pad screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  8. Install the 12 lower instrument pad screws.

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


    Object Number: 1361374 Size: SH
  9. Install the 2 inner screws (1) attaching the instrument panel inflatable restraint (2) and instrument panel passenger's bracket and brace assembly (3) to the instrument panel inflatable restraint bracket.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the inner screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  10. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  11. Install the wiper washer switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  12. Install the cruise control switch. Refer to Cruise Control Switch Replacement in Cruise Control.
  13. Install the instrument panel speakers. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement in Entertainment.
  14. Install the daytime running lamp control module. Refer to Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Control Module Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  15. Install the windshield defroster grilles. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  16. Install the instrument panel outer covers. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  17. Install the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  18. Install the driver information center switch. Refer to Driver Information Display Switch Replacement .
  19. Install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  20. Install the radio housing bracket. Refer to Radio Housing Bracket Replacement in Entertainment.
  21. Install the HVAC manual controls. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement in HVAC.
  22. Install the instrument panel lower extension. Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Replacement .
  23. Install the instrument panel center trim. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
  24. Install the instrument panel lower trim retainer panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement .
  25. Install the instrument panel compartment lamp switch. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  26. Install the instrument panel compartment lamp. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  27. Install the instrument panel compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement .
  28. Install the closeout insulator panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side and to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  29. Install the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  30. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  31. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.