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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2006 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel 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 to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 939650 Size: SH
  3. Remove the screws from the steering column filler panel.
  4. Pull to remove the filler panel.

    5. Object Number: 987577 Size: SH
  5. Pull to remove the left I/P outer trim cover.

    6. Object Number: 987568 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the doorjamb switch electrical connector.
  7. Remove the right I/P outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side .

    8. Object Number: 939672 Size: SH
  8. Beginning at the rearward edge, pull to remove the shift lever bezel from the console.

    9. Object Number: 939700 Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the bezel electrical connectors.

    10. Object Number: 933646 Size: SH
  10. Remove the center storage compartment screws.
  11. Remove the storage compartment.
  12. Remove the center trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel Replacement .

    13. Object Number: 937241 Size: SH
  13. Using a small, flat-bladed tool, pry off the ignition bezel.
  14. Remove the screws from the steering column shroud.
  15. Remove the upper shroud.
  16. Remove the lower shroud.

    17. Object Number: 937097 Size: SH
  17. Remove the I/P cluster trim panel screw.
  18. Pull to remove the cluster trim.

    19. Object Number: 933607 Size: SH
  19. Remove the screw from the right air outlet.
  20. If equipped, remove the ambient light sensor. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement .

    21. Object Number: 937278 Size: SH
  21. Using a small, flat-bladed tool, pry off the trim panel bolt covers.
  22. Remove the bolts from the I/P upper trim panel.
  23. Remove the screws from the I/P upper trim panel.
  24. Remove the I/P upper trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 937278 Size: SH
  1. Position the I/P upper trim panel in the vehicle.

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

  2. Install the bolts to the I/P upper trim panel.

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

  3. Install the trim panel bolt covers.
  4. Install the screws to the I/P upper trim panel.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 933607 Size: SH
  5. Install the right air outlet screw.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 937097 Size: SH
  6. Position the I/P cluster trim panel.
  7. Push to install the trim panel in the vehicle.
  8. Install the screws to the I/P cluster trim panel.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 937241 Size: SH
  9. Position the upper steering column shroud.
  10. Position the lower steering column shroud.
  11. Install the shrouds by pressing the shrouds together.
  12. Position the ignition bezel and install by pushing the bezel into place.
  13. Install the screws to the steering column shroud.

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


    Object Number: 933646 Size: SH
  14. Install the center trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel Replacement .
  15. Position the center storage compartment.
  16. Install the screws to the center storage compartment.

    17. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 939700 Size: SH
  17. Connect the electrical connectors to the shift lever bezel on the console.

    18. Object Number: 939672 Size: SH
  18. Position the lever bezel and press to install the bezel.
  19. Install the right I/P outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side .

    20. Object Number: 987568 Size: SH
  20. Connect the electrical connector to the left doorjamb switch.

    21. Object Number: 987577 Size: SH
  21. Position the left I/P outer trim cover and press to install the cover.

    22. Object Number: 939650 Size: SH
  22. Position the steering column filler panel and press to install the panel.
  23. Install the filler panel screws.

    24. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  24. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  25. Enable the frontal SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.