Carrier Cover, Accessory Trim Panel Lower Extension Replacement - Instrument Panel

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Carrier Cover & Accessory Trim Panel Lower Extension

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Callout	Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Trim Cover Replacement Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 . Remove the instrument panel (I/P) insulators. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel . Remove the I/P compartment assembly. Refer to Compartment Assembly, Door, Striker, Latch Replacement - Instrument Panel . Remove the I/P driver knee bolster assembly. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel . Remove the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Accessory Trim Plate, Driver Information Display Switch Replacement - Instrument Panel . Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement . Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement . Remove the driver information center. Refer to Accessory Trim Plate, Driver Information Display Switch Replacement - Instrument Panel . Remove the center I/P A/C outlets. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Air Outlet Ducts Replacement . Remove the I/P cluster trim plate. Refer to Cluster, Cluster Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel . Remove the I/P lower trim molding. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel . Remove the I/P steering column opening moldings. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel . Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Upper Trim Pad, Outer Trim Cover, Fuse Block Access Cover Replacement - Instrument Panel .
1	Screw, I/P Carrier Trim Cover (Qty: 4) Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
2	Screw, I/P Carrier Trim Cover (Qty: 3) Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
3	Screw, I/P Carrier Trim Cover (Qty: 2) Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
4	Screw, I/P Carrier Trim Cover (Qty: 3) Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
5	Screw, I/P Carrier Trim Cover (Qty: 2) Tip: The 2 screws go up into the carrier cover, are located on each side of the passenger air bag module and must be removed from inside of the I/P compartment opening. Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
6	Screw, I/P Carrier Trim Cover (Qty: 2) Tip: The 2 screws go up into the carrier cover and can be removed from the center A/C outlet opening. Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
7	Cover Assembly, I/P Carrier Trim
I/P Lower Extension Accessory Trim Panel Replacement Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 . Remove the I/P insulators. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel . Remove the I/P compartment assembly. Refer to Compartment Assembly, Door, Striker, Latch Replacement - Instrument Panel . Remove the I/P driver knee bolster assembly. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel . Remove the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Accessory Trim Plate, Driver Information Display Switch Replacement - Instrument Panel . Remove the I/P A/C outlets. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Air Outlet Ducts Replacement . Remove the I/P cluster trim plate. Refer to Cluster, Cluster Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel . Remove the I/P lower trim molding. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel . Remove the I/P steering column opening moldings. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel . Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Upper Trim Pad, Outer Trim Cover, Fuse Block Access Cover Replacement - Instrument Panel . Remove the I/P cup holder opening cover. Refer to Cup Holder, Cup Holder Door Replacement - Front Floor Console .
1	Screw, I/P Carrier Trim Cover (Qty: 4) Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
2	Screw, I/P Carrier Trim Cover (Qty: 3) Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
3	Screw, I/P Carrier Trim Cover (Qty: 2) Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
4	Screw, I/P Carrier Trim Cover (Qty: 3) Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
5	Screw, I/P Carrier Trim Cover (Qty: 2) Tip: The 2 screws go up into the carrier cover, are located on each side of the passenger air bag module and must be removed from inside of the I/P compartment opening. Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
6	Screw, I/P Carrier Trim Cover (Qty: 2) Tip: The 2 screws go up into the carrier cover and can be removed from the center A/C outlet opening. Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
7	Cover Assembly, I/P Carrier Trim
8	Screw, I/P Lower Extension Accessory Trim Panel (Qty: 4) Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
9	Screw, I/P Lower Extension Accessory Trim Panel (Qty: 2) Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
10	Panel Assembly, I/P Lower Extension Accessory Trim