Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Cadillac)

Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
3. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel with defroster nozzle. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel with Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille Replacement (Cadillac) , Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel with Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille Replacement (Except Cadillac) .
4. Remove the instrument panel outer trim covers. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Except Cadillac) , Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Cadillac) .
5. Remove the left instrument panel deflector. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Left Side (Except Cadillac) , Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Left Side (Cadillac) .
6. Remove the instrument panel cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Except Cadillac) , Instrument Cluster Replacement (Cadillac) .
7. Remove the instrument panel center trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement (Cadillac) , Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement (Except Cadillac) .
8. Remove the instrument panel accessory trim panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement (Except Cadillac) , Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement (Cadillac) .
9. Remove the instrument panel inflatable restraint. Refer to Airbag Instrument Panel Module Replacement .

Procedure

1. Disconnect electrical connections.
2. With the aid of an assistant, remove the trim panel from the vehicle.