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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Body 🢒 Lighting Systems 🢒 Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Ambient Light Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1195543 Size: SH
  1. Remove the garnish molding from the left and right windshield pillars. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .

    2. Notice: Use the following method to disengage the Head Up Display (HUD) retainers. Do NOT pry the retainers with a flat-bladed tool or other similar device.

    1. Disengage the I/P upper trim panel retainers on the sides of the HUD.
    2. Disengage the retainer rearward of the HUD.
    Failure to follow this method could break the tab on the HUD.

  2. Use your fingers to lift under the edges of the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim panel adjacent to the trim clips. If equipped, disengage the trim panel retainers on the sides of the Head Up Display (HUD) first.

    3. Object Number: 1195772 Size: SH
  3. If equipped, disengage the retainer rearward of the HUD.
  4. Disengage the remaining trim panel retainers. Use clean shop towels to protect the I/P trim pad from the trim panel retainers. Lift the trim panel for access.

    5. Object Number: 929317 Size: SH
  5. Remove the DRL ambient light sensor from the I/P upper trim panel by rotating the sensor counterclockwise.
  6. Remove the DRL ambient light sensor from the DRL ambient light sensor connector.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 929317 Size: SH
  1. Install the DRL ambient light sensor to the DRL ambient light sensor connector.
  2. Position the DRL ambient light sensor to the opening in the I/P upper trim panel. Rotate the DRL ambient light sensor clockwise.
  3. Verify that the DRL ambient light sensor wiring harness will not be pinched when the I/P upper trim panel is installed. Press down on the I/P upper trim panel in order to engage the retainers to the I/P trim pad.
  4. Install the garnish moldings to the left and right windshield pillars. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .