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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2006 🢒 ION 🢒 Body 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the left instrument panel (I/P) outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 877793 Size: SH
  2. Remove the steering column filler panel screws.
  3. Pull out on the filler panel in order to release the retaining fasteners.

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

Installation Procedure

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

    2. Object Number: 877793 Size: SH
  2. Align the retaining fasteners with the I/P.
  3. Push the filler panel in order to secure.

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

  4. Install the filler panel screws.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the filler panel screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  5. Install the left I/P outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .