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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2007 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel and Console Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Disable the driver and passenger SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  4. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  5. Remove the body hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Remove the sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  7. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  8. Remove glove compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  9. Remove the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement .
  10. Remove manual selector. Refer to Manual Selector Replacement .
  11. Disengage the hood release cable from hood release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement .

    12. Object Number: 844251 Size: SH
  12. Remove the following components from the lower instrument panel:
    13. • The 8 bolts
    • The 4 push retainers
    • The wire harness clamps
  13. Remove the lower instrument panel by pulling rearward.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 844251 Size: SH
  1. Install the lower I/P assembly to the vehicle. Ensure that the 4 push retainers are fully engaged. Secure the assembly to the I/P reinforcement with the 8 bolts.
  2. Route and install the I/P wiring harness clamps.
  3. Connect the hood release cable to the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement .
  4. Install the manual selector. Refer to Manual Selector Replacement .
  5. Install the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement .
  6. Install the glove compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  7. Install the front floor console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  8. Install the hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Install the front sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  10. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  11. Install the I/P upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  12. Enable the driver and passenger side SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .