Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement

Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning

Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

For Vehicles equipped with OnStar(R) (UE1) with Back Up Battery:

The Back Up Battery is a redundant power supply to allow limited OnStar(R) functionality in the event of a main vehicle battery power disruption to the VCIM (OnStar(R)module). Do not disconnect the main vehicle battery or remove the OnStar(R) fuse with the ignition key in any position other than OFF. Retained accessory power (RAP) should be allowed to time out or be disabled (simply opening the driver door should disable RAP) before disconnecting power. Disconnecting power to the OnStar(R) module in any way while the ignition is On or with RAP activated may cause activation of the OnStar(R) Back-Up Battery (BUB) system and will discharge and permanently damage the back-up battery. Once the Back-Up Battery is activated it will stay on until it has completely discharged. The BUB is not rechargeable and once activated the BUB must be replaced.

1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement).
2. Remove the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the rear floor console. Refer to Rear Floor Console Replacement (Rear Floor Console Replacement)
4. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Front Floor Console Replacement).




5. Disengage the four retainers and remove the switch hole base.




6. Remove the two screws from the knee bolster trim panel.




7. Disengage the three retainers (1) and the two guides (2).
8. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the knee bolster trim panel.




9. Disengage the three retainers (1) and the guide and remove the instrument panel under cover, if equipped.
10. Remove the front door sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Front Sill) (Door Sill Plate Replacement (Front Sill))Door Sill Plate Replacement (Rear Sill) (Door Sill Plate Replacement (Rear Sill)).
11. Disconnect the shift lever assembly.
12. Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement (Service and Repair).




13. Disengage the two retainers and remove the data link connector.
14. Disengage the hood release cable from hood release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement (Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement).




15. Disengage the retainers (1).
16. Remove the three screws (2).




17. Remove the screw (2).
18. Remove the eleven bolts (1).
19. Remove the two bolts (3).
20. Disengage the two retainers (4) and remove the lower instrument panel assembly.




21. Disengage the retainer (1) and remove the instrument panel compartment door stopper (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Engage the retainer (1) and install the instrument panel compartment door stopper (2).




2. Engage the two retainers (4) and install the lower instrument panel assembly.
3. Install the two bolts (3).
4. Install the eleven bolts (1).
5. Install the screw (2).




6. Install the three screws (2).
7. Engage the retainers (1).




8. Engage the hood release cable to the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement (Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement).
9. Engage the two retainers and install the data link connector.




10. Install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement (Service and Repair).
11. Connect the shift lever assembly.
12. Install the front door sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Front Sill) (Door Sill Plate Replacement (Front Sill))Door Sill Plate Replacement (Rear Sill) (Door Sill Plate Replacement (Rear Sill)).
13. Engage the three retainers (1) and the guide and install the instrument panel under cover, if equipped.




14. Connect the electrical connectors and install the knee bolster trim panel.
15. Engage the three retainers (1) and the two guides (2).




16. Install the two screws to the knee bolster trim panel.




17. Engage the four retainers and install the switch hole base.
18. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Front Floor Console Replacement).
19. Install the rear floor console. Refer to Rear Floor Console Replacement (Rear Floor Console Replacement)
20. Install the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement (Service and Repair).
21. Install the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement).