Instrument Panel (I/P) Assembly Replacement

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 (I/P) Assembly

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Callout	Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 . Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to ENGINE ELECTRICAL . 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 I/P cluster trim plate. Refer to Cluster, Cluster Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel . Remove the I/P cluster. 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 windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar . Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Upper Trim Pad, Outer Trim Cover, Fuse Block Access Cover Replacement - Instrument Panel . Remove the steering column assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement . Remove the front floor console assembly. Refer to Compartment, Door, Latch, Panel, Mat Replacement - Front Floor Console (Base) or Compartment, Door, Latch, Panel, Mat Replacement - Front Floor Console (Uplevel) . Remove the front floor console reinforcement. Refer to Bracket, Reinforcement, Side Trim Panel Replacement - Front Floor Console . Remove the front floor console bracket. Refer to Bracket, Reinforcement, Side Trim Panel Replacement - Front Floor Console . Remove the inflatable restraint I/P module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement . Remove the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement . Remove the screws for the data link connector. Refer to Data Link Connector Replacement . Remove the carrier cover. Refer to Carrier Cover, Accessory Trim Panel Lower Extension Replacement - Instrument Panel . Remove the lower extension panel. Refer to Carrier Cover, Accessory Trim Panel Lower Extension Replacement - Instrument Panel .
1	Screw, I/P Carrier Trim Cover (Qty: 4) Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
2	Bolt, I/P Carrier (Qty: 2) Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
3	Screw, I/P Carrier (Qty: 4) Tighten: 4 N.m (25 lb in)
4	Screw, I/P Carrier (Qty: 2) Tighten: 4 N.m (25 lb in)
5	Bolt, I/P Carrier Pivot (Qty: 2) Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
6	Screw, Passenger Air Bag Module (Qty: 2) Tighten: 4 N.m (25 lb in)
7	Screw, I/P Carrier (Qty: 2) Tighten: 4 N.m (25 lb in)
8	Panel Assembly, I/P Tip: Lift up from the bottom of the I/P in order to release the top retainers. Remove the I/P wiring harness retainers that are attached to the I/P assembly. Remove the I/P panel assembly from the vehicle.