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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 SL 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Upper Trim Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure
Object Number: 869210 Size: MF
  1. Remove the fasteners located under the upper trim panel on the passenger side of the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Be careful not to damage the VIN plate when removing or replacing the upper trim panel.

  2. Disengage the clips at the locations by grasping the edges of the upper trim panel and lifting up.
  3. Disengage the hook-and-loop fastener attachments at the rear of the upper trim panel by reaching under the panel and lifting straight up.
  4. Raise the upper trim panel enough to clear the VIN plate.

Installation Procedure
Object Number: 866425 Size: SH

    Notice: Be careful not to damage the VIN plate when removing or replacing the upper trim panel.

    Important: Be sure the upper trim panel seal is correctly seated on the forward edge before installing the upper trim panel.

  1. Ensure the hook-and-loop fastener attachments on the upper trim panel are correctly inserted.
  2. Position the upper trim panel on the retainer assembly.
  3. Align the tabs on tne sides of the upper trim panel with the openings in the windshield garnish molding.
  4. Align the clips and the clip location.
  5. Firmly snap in the clips at the clip locations.

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

  6. Install the fasteners on the underside of the upper trim panel on the passenger side of the vehicle.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the I/P upper trim panel fasteners to 6 N·m (53 lb in).