Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Saturn Outlook, 2010 GMC Acadia, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2010 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Locating Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the instrument panel upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement (Acadia w/RPO UV6) or Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement (Acadia w/o RPO UV6) or Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement (Enclave) or Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement (OUTLOOK) or Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement (Traverse) . Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Acadia) or Front Floor Console Replacement (Enclave) or Front Floor Console Replacement (OUTLOOK) or Front Floor Console Replacement (Traverse) . Remove the steering column assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement . Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Acadia) or Instrument Cluster Replacement (Enclave) or Instrument Cluster Replacement (OUTLOOK) or Instrument Cluster Replacement (Traverse) .
1	Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Screw/Bolt (Qty: 26) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
2	ALDL Screw (Qty: 2) Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
3	Push Pin Fasteners (Qty: 2)
4	Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Procedure Prior to removing the lower trim panel from the carrier assembly, note the routing of the wiring harness to ensure proper reinstallation. Disconnect all electrical connections. With the aid of an assistant, remove the trim panel from the vehicle. When replacing the instrument panel lower trim panel, transfer all necessary components.