Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Park Avenue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Disconnect negative battery cable.
- Remove passenger-side knee bolster. Remove end cap from passenger-side instrument panel. Remove instrument panel cluster. See INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) . Remove Data Link Connector (DLC) screws. Remove instrument panel lower trim panel. Remove screws from right and left side vent ducts.
- Disconnect temperature sensor electrical connector. Remove right and left vent ducts. Remove radio. Remove A/C and heater control assembly. Remove right side vent duct. Remove radio speaker.
- Remove left and right A-pillar mouldings. Remove instrument panel upper trim pad retaining screws. Pull upper trim pad rearward slightly. Remove upper trim pad.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten upper trim pad screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system.