For 1990-2009 cars

## Instrument Panel Replacement Oldsmobile and Buick

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the trim plate from the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Replacement .
2. Remove the air vents and the grille.
3. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
4. Remove the trim plate (1) from the instrument cluster.
5. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement.
6. Remove the turn signal switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard.
7. Remove the tilt wheel lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column.
8. Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement.
9. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
10. Remove the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
11. Remove the valance/defroster grille from the instrument panel. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
12. Remove the screws (1) from the instrument panel carrier.
13. Remove the instrument panel (3).

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the instrument panel (3).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the screws (1) to the instrument panel carrier.

Tighten

• | Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft)

• | Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (17 lb in)

3. Install the valance/defroster grille to the instrument panel. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
4. Install the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
5. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
6. Install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement.
7. Install the tilt wheel lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column.
8. Install the turn signal switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard.
9. Install the trim plate and the instrument cluster. Refer to IP Cluster Replacement.
10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
11. Install the trim plate to the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Replacement .
12. Install the air vents and the grille to the instrument panel.

## Instrument Panel Replacement Pontiac

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the sound insulators. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement .
2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
3. Remove the IP cluster. Refer to IP Cluster Replacement.
4. Remove the turn signal stalk. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard.
5. Remove the wiper stalk. Refer to Wiper Switch Replacement in Wiper/Washer Systems.
6. Remove the tilt wheel lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.
7. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard.
8. Remove the IP compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
9. Remove the valance/defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
10. Remove the screws (1) from the instrument panel carrier.
11. Remove the instrument panel (4)

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the instrument panel (4).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the screws (1) to the instrument panel carrier.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (17 lb in).

3. Install the valance/defroster grille to the instrument panel. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
4. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard.
5. Install the tilt wheel level. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.
6. Install the wiper stalk. Refer to Wiper Switch Replacement in Wiper/Washer Systems.
7. Install the turn signal stalk. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard.
8. Install the instrument panel cluster. Refer to IP Cluster Replacement.
9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
10. Install the sound insulators. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement .