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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saab 🢒 2008 🢒 9-7x 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel and Console Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  3. Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 735934 Size: SH
  5. Remove the left HVAC push pin (2).
  6. Remove the left HVAC floor duct (1).
  7. Fully lower the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  8. Remove the center console. Refer to Console Replacement .
  9. Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  10. Remove the right closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  11. Remove the I/P storage compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement .
  12. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  13. Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement .

    14. Object Number: 828216 Size: SH
  14. Remove the HVAC control module wire harness attachment (1) from the I/P substrate.

    15. Object Number: 796605 Size: SH
  15. Remove the left I/P access cover.
  16. Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .
  17. If replacing the I/P, remove the headlamp switch bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side .
  18. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  19. Remove the trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  20. Remove the front upper speakers, if equipped. Refer to Front Upper Speaker Replacement .

    21. Object Number: 712793 Size: SH
  21. Remove the right I/P access cover.

    22. Object Number: 759088 Size: SH
  22. Remove the side window defogger outlet screw.

    23. Object Number: 713401 Size: SH
  23. Remove the bolts securing the lower portion of the instrument panel to the vehicle.

    24. Object Number: 713403 Size: SH
  24. Remove the bolts that secure the middle and upper portion of the I/P to the vehicle.
  25. With the aid of an assistant, lift up from the bottom of the I/P in order to release the I/P from the positioning locators.
  26. Remove the I/P from the vehicle.
  27. Place the I/P on a clean prepared surface.
  28. If replacing the I/P, remove the passenger inflatable restraint I/P module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
  29. If replacing the I/P, remove the air distribution duct vents from the instrument panel. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement .

Installation Procedure
  1. If replacing the I/P, install the air distribution duct vents to the I/P. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement .
  2. If replacing the I/P, install the passenger inflatable restraint module to the I/P. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
  3. With the aid of an assistant, install the I/P to the vehicle.

    4. Important: Ensure the wiring harnesses and electrical connectors are not pinched behind the I/P and are positioned for proper connection.

  4. Fully seat the I/P to the positioning locators.

    5. Object Number: 713403 Size: SH

    Important: Do not tighten the I/P retaining bolts until all of the bolts have been loosely installed.

  5. Install the bolts securing the middle and upper portion of the I/P to the vehicle.

    6. Object Number: 713401 Size: SH
  6. Install the bolts that secure the lower portion of the I/P to the vehicle.

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

  7. Complete the installation of all of the bolts that retain the I/P to the vehicle.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 759088 Size: SH
  8. Install the side window defogger outlet screw.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 712793 Size: SH
  9. Install the right I/P access cover.
  10. Install the front upper speakers, if equipped. Refer to Front Upper Speaker Replacement .
  11. Install the trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  12. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  13. If replacing the I/P, install the headlamp switch bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side .
  14. Install the headlamp switch to the bezel. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .

    15. Object Number: 796605 Size: SH
  15. Install the left I/P access cover.

    16. Object Number: 828216 Size: SH
  16. Install the HVAC control module wire harness attachment (1) to the I/P substrate.
  17. Install the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement .
  18. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  19. Install the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  20. Install the center console. Refer to Console Replacement .
  21. Install the I/P compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement .
  22. Install the right closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  23. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .

    24. Object Number: 735934 Size: SH
  24. Install the left HVAC floor duct (1).
  25. Install the left HVAC floor duct push pin (2).
  26. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  27. Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
  28. Install the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  29. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .