Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement Chevrolet

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
2. Remove the defroster grille screw.



3. With a flat-bladed tool disengage the defroster grille from the instrument panel (I/P) trim pad.
4. With a flat-bladed tool disengage the outer trim covers from the I/P carrier.

Pull the cover rearward to disengage the locating tabs from I/P carrier.

5. Open the I/P compartment.
6. Remove the I/P trim pad screws (1).
7. Remove the I/P trim pad (2) from the I/P carrier.

1. Install the I/P trim pad (2) to the I/P carrier.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the I/P trim pad screws (1).

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2.3 N·m (20 lb in).

3. Close the I/P compartment door.
4. Align the outer trim covers locating tabs into the I/P carrier.

Press the cover into the I/P carrier until fully engaged.

5. Install the defroster grille to the I/P trim pad.
6. Install the defroster grille screw.

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 2.3 N·m (20 lb in).

7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.

Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement Pontiac

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
2. With a flat-bladed tool, remove the defroster grille from the instrument panel (I/P) trim pad. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .



3. Remove the I/P upper trim panel (4) by lifting upward to release the retainers.
4. Remove the screws from the I/P outer trim cover.
5. Remove the I/P outer trim covers.
6. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
7. Remove the screws (1) from the right I/P trim panel.
8. Remove the right I/P trim panel (3).
9. Remove the screws (1) attaching the I/P trim pad (2).
10. Remove the I/P trim pad (2) from the I/P carrier.

1. Install the I/P trim pad (2) to the I/P carrier.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the screws (1) attaching the I/P trim pad (2) to the I/P carrier.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2.3 N·m (20 lb in).

3. Install the right I/P trim panel (3).
4. Install the screws to the right I/P trim panel (1).

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2.3 N·m (20 lb in).

5. Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
6. Install the I/P outer trim covers.
7. Install the screws to the I/P outer trim cover.

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

8. Install the I/P upper trim panel (4) by pushing downward until the retainers are fully seated.
9. Install the defroster grille to the I/P carrier. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .

Press the defroster grille into the I/P carrier until the retaining tabs are secured.

10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.