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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 ION 🢒 HVAC 🢒 HVAC - 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 .
  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 .