Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Disassembled View Of Instrument Panel Assembly

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . Disable the SIR system. Remove the instrument panel lower extension side trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Extension Side Trim Panel Replacement . Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Replacement . Remove the radio assembly. Refer to Radio Replacement . Remove the HVAC remote control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Remote Control Replacement . Remove the radio front speaker. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement . Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement . Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement . Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement . Remove both windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement .
1	Instrument Panel Assembly Fastener (Qty: 7) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Instrument Panel Assembly Procedures Disconnect the wiring harness from the I/P assembly. With the aid of an assistant, remove the I/P assembly from the vehicle. If replacing the I/P assembly, transfer all necessary components.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning .

Disable the SIR system.
Remove the instrument panel lower extension side trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Extension Side Trim Panel Replacement .
Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Replacement .
Remove the radio assembly. Refer to Radio Replacement .
Remove the HVAC remote control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Remote Control Replacement .
Remove the radio front speaker. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement .
Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement .
Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
Remove both windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement .

Instrument Panel Assembly Fastener (Qty: 7)

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)

Instrument Panel Assembly

Procedures

Disconnect the wiring harness from the I/P assembly.
With the aid of an assistant, remove the I/P assembly from the vehicle.
If replacing the I/P assembly, transfer all necessary components.