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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2006 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: A deployed dual stage inflator module will look the same whether one or both stages were used, always assume a deployed dual stage inflator module has an active stage 2. Improper handling or servicing can activate the inflator module and cause personal injury.

  1. Disable the frontal SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the I/P upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 937167 Size: SH
  4. Remove the I/P cluster screws
  5. Pull rearward to remove the I/P cluster.

    6. Object Number: 977314 Size: SH
  6. Remove the radio screws.
  7. Remove the radio.

    8. Object Number: 939666 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the radio antenna, the ground strap, and the electrical connectors.

    9. Object Number: 1152195 Size: SH
  9. Position the front seats rearward.
  10. Reach under the front seats to access the lower console screws.
  11. Remove the console screws.

    12. Object Number: 1171184 Size: SH
  12. Remove the cup holder.

    13. Object Number: 1194731 Size: SH
  13. Lift the rear of the center floor console.
  14. Disconnect the electrical connector tot he auxiliary power outlet.
  15. Slide the console rearward.

    16. Object Number: 939681 Size: SH
  16. Remove the center trim plate from the front console.

    17. Object Number: 1152095 Size: SH
  17. Remove the front console screws from the right and the left trim panels.
  18. Remove the front console trim panels.

    19. Object Number: 1194820 Size: SH
  19. Remove the screws from the right and the left air outlet ducts.

    20. Remove the outlet ducts.


    Object Number: 937201 Size: SH
  20. Remove the I/P cluster electrical connector from the slot in the retainer.

    21. Object Number: 936946 Size: SH
  21. Remove the screw from the radio ground strap.
  22. Remove the radio ground strap.
  23. Slide the I/P electrical center off of the tabs on the I/P bracket.

    24. Object Number: 939729 Size: SH
  24. Disconnect the body control module (BCM) electrical connector.
  25. Remove the DLC by pressing the tabs and pushing the DLC through the I/P retainer.
  26. Remove the front carpet retainers. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.

    27. Object Number: 937051 Size: SH
  27. Remove the bolts from the passenger SIR system. Access these bolts by reaching through the I/P retainer in the radio area or through the air outlet area.

    28. Object Number: 937205 Size: SH
  28. Disconnect the I/P ground connections from the I/P.
  29. Remove the retainer nuts and bolts.
  30. Remove the I/P retainer from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 937205 Size: SH

    Important: Insulators are required between the I/P retainer and the cross car beam.

  1. Verify that an insulator is present at each interface of the I/P retainer to the cross car beam. Install insulators where necessary.
  2. Install the I/P retainer by aligning the center 4-way locator first and then the outboard up/down locators with the corresponding holes in the cross car beam.

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

  3. Beginning in the center of the I/P, install the I/P retainer nuts and bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  4. Connect the I/P grounds to the I/P.

    5. Object Number: 937051 Size: SH
  5. Position the passenger side frontal SIR component.
  6. Install the bolts to the SIR component.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 965599 Size: SH
  7. Install the front carpet retainers. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
  8. Install the DLC in the I/P retainer.

    9. Object Number: 939729 Size: SH
  9. Connect the BCM wiring to the BCM.

    10. Object Number: 936946 Size: SH
  10. Position the I/P electrical center on the H-brace bracket tabs.
  11. Position the radio ground strap.
  12. Install the screw to the radio ground strap.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 937201 Size: SH
  13. Install the I/P cluster electrical connector into the slot in the I/P retainer.

    14. Object Number: 1194820 Size: SH
  14. Position the right and the left air outlet ducts.
  15. Install the screws to the outlet ducts.

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


    Object Number: 1152095 Size: SH
  16. Position the right and the left trim panels on the front console.
  17. Install the screws to the front console trim panels.

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


    Object Number: 939681 Size: SH
  18. Position the center trim plate to the front console. Push on the plate until the trim clips engage.

    19. Object Number: 1194731 Size: SH
  19. Lift the rear of the center floor console.
  20. Connect the electrical connector to the auxiliary power outlet.
  21. Reposition the center console.

    22. Object Number: 1171184 Size: SH
  22. Install the cup holder to the center console.

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


    Object Number: 1152195 Size: SH
  23. Position the front seats rearward.
  24. Reach under the front seats to access the lower console screws.
  25. Install the center console screws.

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


    Object Number: 939666 Size: SH
  26. Connect the radio antenna, the ground strap, and the electrical connector.

    27. Object Number: 977314 Size: SH
  27. Position the radio in the I/P retainer.
  28. Install the radio screws.

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


    Object Number: 937167 Size: SH
  29. Position the I/P cluster and install by pushing the cluster forward.
  30. Install the cluster screws.

    31. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  31. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  32. Install the I/P upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  33. Enable the frontal SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.