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Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2003 🢒 ION 🢒 HVAC 🢒 HVAC Systems - Manual 🢒 Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

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

    3. Object Number: 877781 Size: SH
  3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment screws.
  4. Pull out on the I/P compartment in order to remove.

    5. Object Number: 877808 Size: SH
  5. Remove the right I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .

    6. Object Number: 877793 Size: SH
  6. Remove the I/P filler panel screws.
  7. Pull out on the I/P filler panel in order to release the retaining fasteners.

    8. Object Number: 877797 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear compartment release switch.

    9. Object Number: 877799 Size: SH
  9. Remove the I/P lower compartment screws and remove the I/P lower compartment.

    10. Object Number: 877675 Size: SH
  10. Unsnap and remove the upper steering column cover.

    11. Object Number: 877677 Size: SH
  11. Remove the screws from the lower steering column cover.

    12. Object Number: 877679 Size: SH
  12. Lower the steering column adjusting handle.
  13. Unsnap and remove the left lower steering column cover.

    14. Object Number: 877680 Size: SH
  14. Remove the right lower steering column cover.

    15. Object Number: 877806 Size: SH
  15. Remove the left I/P trim panel screws.
  16. Pull up on the I/P trim panel in order to release the retaining fasteners.
  17. Disconnect the electrical connector from the I/P dimmer switch.
  18. If equipped, disconnect the fog lamp switch connector.
  19. Remove the I/P trim panel.

    20. Object Number: 877810 Size: SH
  20. Remove the I/P center trim panel screws and the I/P center trim panel.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 877810 Size: SH
  1. Install the I/P center trim panel and screws.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 877806 Size: SH
  2. Connect the electrical connector to the I/P dimmer switch.
  3. If equipped, connect the fog lamp switch connector.
  4. Align the I/P trim panel retaining fasteners with the I/P.
  5. Push the I/P trim panel in order to secure the retaining fasteners.
  6. Install the I/P trim panel screws.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 877680 Size: SH
  7. Install the right lower steering column cover.

    8. Object Number: 877679 Size: SH
  8. Install the left lower steering column cover and snap into the right cover.
  9. Raise the steering column adjusting handle to lock the steering column into place.

    10. Object Number: 877677 Size: SH
  10. Install the lower steering column cover screws.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (17 lb in).


    Object Number: 877675 Size: SH
  11. Install the upper steering column cover by guiding the soft closeout under the I/P trim panel and aligning the retaining fasteners with the lower covers.
  12. Push on the upper steering column cover to secure.

    13. Object Number: 877799 Size: SH
  13. Install the I/P lower compartment and screws.

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 877797 Size: SH
  14. Connect the electrical connector to the rear compartment release switch.

    15. Object Number: 877793 Size: SH
  15. Align the retaining fasteners with the I/P.
  16. Push the filler panel in order to secure.
  17. Install the filler panel screws.

    18. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 877808 Size: SH
  18. Verify that the retaining clips are installed on the right I/P trim panel and that no clips remain in the center I/P trim panel.
  19. Install the right I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  20. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  21. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.