Lower Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - (Monte Carlo)

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

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Lower (Monte Carlo)

Callout	Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices. Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedures 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 headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement (Impala) or Headlamp Switch Replacement (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 instrument panel lower center trim panel. Refer to Trim Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Lower Center . Remove the right and left insulator panels. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right and Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left . 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	Lower Instrument Panel Trim Panel Bolts (Qty: 14) Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
2	Lower Instrument Panel Trim Panel Assembly Tip: Note routing of the wiring harness prior to removal of the lower instrument panel, to aid in the reinstallation. Disconnect all electrical connections to the trim panel. With the aid of an assistant remove the lower instrument panel from the vehicle.

Callout

Component Name

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

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 headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement (Impala) or Headlamp Switch Replacement (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 instrument panel lower center trim panel. Refer to Trim Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Lower Center .
Remove the right and left insulator panels. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right and Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left .
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 .

Lower Instrument Panel Trim Panel Bolts (Qty: 14)

Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)

Lower Instrument Panel Trim Panel Assembly
Tip:

Note routing of the wiring harness prior to removal of the lower instrument panel, to aid in the reinstallation.
Disconnect all electrical connections to the trim panel.
With the aid of an assistant remove the lower instrument panel from the vehicle.