Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the instrument panel side trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Side Trim Panel Replacement . Remove the instrument panel molding - passenger side. Refer to Instrument Panel Molding Replacement - Passenger Side . Remove the front floor console front ashtray. Refer to Front Floor Console Front Ashtray Replacement .
1	Instrument Panel Trim Panel - Right Side Procedure NOTE: If the electrical connector is not disconnected before removing the instrument panel trim panel, the connector can become damaged. Disconnect the electrical connector. Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool in order to release the retainers securing the trim panel to the instrument panel assembly. When installing, first align the tab on the inner side of the panel near the bottom and then secure the retainers to the instrument panel assembly.

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the instrument panel side trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Side Trim Panel Replacement .
Remove the instrument panel molding - passenger side. Refer to Instrument Panel Molding Replacement - Passenger Side .
Remove the front floor console front ashtray. Refer to Front Floor Console Front Ashtray Replacement .

Instrument Panel Trim Panel - Right Side

Procedure

NOTE:

If the electrical connector is not disconnected before removing the instrument panel trim panel, the connector can become damaged.

Disconnect the electrical connector.
Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool in order to release the retainers securing the trim panel to the instrument panel assembly.
When installing, first align the tab on the inner side of the panel near the bottom and then secure the retainers to the instrument panel assembly.