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

Removal Procedure

    Warning: 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. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement.
  2. Remove the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement.
  3. Remove the rear floor console. Refer to Rear Floor Console Replacement
  4. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.

    5. Object Number: 2015176 Size: SH
  5. Disengage the four retainers and remove the switch hole base.

    6. Object Number: 2015177 Size: SH
  6. Remove the two screws from the knee bolster trim panel.

    7. Object Number: 2015181 Size: SH
  7. Disengage the three retainers (1) and the two guides (2).
  8. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the knee bolster trim panel.

    9. Object Number: 2015182 Size: SH
  9. Disengage the three retainers (1) and the guide and remove the instrument panel under cover, if equipped.
  10. Remove the front door sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement.
  11. Disconnect the shift lever assembly.
  12. Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement.

    13. Object Number: 2015187 Size: SH
  13. Disengage the two retainers and remove the data link connector.
  14. Disengage the hood release cable from hood release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement.

    15. Object Number: 2015191 Size: MH
  15. Disengage the retainers (1).
  16. Remove the three screws (2).

    17. Object Number: 2015195 Size: MH
  17. Remove the screw (2).
  18. Remove the eleven bolts (1).
  19. Remove the two bolts (3).
  20. Disengage the two retainers (4) and remove the lower instrument panel assembly.

    21. Object Number: 2015197 Size: SH
  21. Disengage the retainer (1) and remove the instrument panel compartment door stopper (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2015197 Size: SH
  1. Engage the retainer (1) and install the instrument panel compartment door stopper (2).

    2. Object Number: 2015195 Size: MH
  2. Engage the two retainers (4) and install the lower instrument panel assembly.
  3. Install the two bolts (3).
  4. Install the eleven bolts (1).
  5. Install the screw (2).

    6. Object Number: 2015191 Size: MH
  6. Install the three screws (2).
  7. Engage the retainers (1).

    8. Object Number: 2015187 Size: SH
  8. Engage the hood release cable to the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement.
  9. Engage the two retainers and install the data link connector.

    10. Object Number: 2015182 Size: SH
  10. Install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement.
  11. Connect the shift lever assembly.
  12. Install the front door sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement.
  13. Engage the three retainers (1) and the guide and install the instrument panel under cover, if equipped.

    14. Object Number: 2015181 Size: SH
  14. Connect the electrical connectors and install the knee bolster trim panel.
  15. Engage the three retainers (1) and the two guides (2).

    16. Object Number: 2015177 Size: SH
  16. Install the two screws to the knee bolster trim panel.

    17. Object Number: 2015176 Size: SH
  17. Engage the four retainers and install the switch hole base.
  18. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
  19. Install the rear floor console. Refer to Rear Floor Console Replacement
  20. Install the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement.
  21. Install the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement.