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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 GTO 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Instrument Panel Extension Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1359055 Size: SH
  1. Remove the instrument panel compartment/ashtray. Refer to Ashtray Replacement .
  2. Remove the left knee bolster trim panel, if necessary. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
  3. Remove the three screws (1) attaching the instrument panel lower extension (2) to the instrument panel.
  4. Remove the screw attaching the floor console front duct, if necessary.
  5. Grip the top of the lower extension (2) and pull rearwards to release the retaining clip (5).
  6. Disconnect the wiring connector (4) from the rear compartment release switch (3).
  7. Remove the rear compartment release switch (3). Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Switch Replacement in Body Rear End.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1359055 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear compartment release switch (3). Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Switch Replacement in Body Rear End.
  2. Connect the wiring connector (4) to the rear compartment release switch (3).
  3. Install the extension (2) to the instrument panel, making sure the retaining clip (5) is engaged.

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

  4. Install the screw attaching the front floor console duct, if removed.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Install the three screws (1) attaching the lower extension (2) to the instrument panel.

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

  6. Install the console trim plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement .
  7. Install the left knee bolster trim panel, if removed. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
  8. Install the instrument panel compartment/ashtray. Refer to Ashtray Replacement .