Lower Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - (Impala)

Fig 1: Replacing Lower Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel

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Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Lower (Impala)

Callout	Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices. Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedure Remove the Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (Impala) or Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (Monte Carlo) . Remove the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement (Impala) or Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement (Monte Carlo) . Remove the Headlamp Switch Assembly. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement (Impala) or Headlamp Switch Replacement (Monte Carlo) . Remove the Right and Left Insulator Panels. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right and Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left . Remove the Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement . Remove the Drivers Knee Bolster Reinforcement. Refer to Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement (Impala) or Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement (Monte Carlo) . Remove the Steering Column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement . Remove the Radio. Refer to Radio Replacement . Remove the HVAC Control Module. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement .
1	Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Bolts (Qty 6) Tighten: 10 N.m (88 lb in)
2	Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Screws (Qty 4) Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
3	Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Assembly Tip: Note routing of the wiring harness prior to removal to aid in the reinstallation. Disconnect all electrical connections to the trim panel.