For 1990-2009 cars

## Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side Buick

### Removal Procedure

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

• | Air bag deployment

• | Personal injury

• | Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

• | Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

• | If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

1. Disable the SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the sound insulator screws (3) from the IP.
3. Remove the sound insulator wing nuts from the studs on the cowl.
4. Pull the sound insulator (2) down and rearward.
5. Remove the courtesy lamp (1).
6. Remove the sound insulator (2).

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the courtesy lamp (1). Perform the following steps:

1.1. | Position the sound insulator (2) under the dash.

1.2. | Insert the cowl studs (3) through the holes in front of the insulator.

1.3. | Route the passenger inflator module pigtail around the courtesy light.

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 sound insulator screws (3) to the IP.

Tighten
Tighten the sound insulator screws to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in)

3. Install the wing nuts to the studs.
4. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.

## Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side Oldsmobile

### Removal Procedure

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

• | Air bag deployment

• | Personal injury

• | Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

• | Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

• | If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

1. Disable the SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the center console . Refer to Console Replacement .
3. Remove the sound insulator screws (2) from the IP.
4. Remove the sound insulator wing nuts (3) from the studs on the cowl.
5. Pull the sound insulator (1) down and rearward.
6. Remove the courtesy lamp.
7. Remove the sound insulator.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the sound insulator to the vehicle. Perform the following steps:

1.1. | Position the sound insulator (1) under the dash.

1.2. | Install the courtesy lamp to the sound insulator.

1.3. | Insert the cowl studs through the holes in front of the insulator.

1.4. | Route the passenger inflator module pigtail around courtesy light.

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 sound insulator screws to the IP.

Tighten
Tighten the sound insulator screws to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in)

3. Install the wing nuts to the studs.
4. Install the center console. Refer to Console Replacement .
5. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.

## Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side Pontiac

### Removal Procedure

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

• | Air bag deployment

• | Personal injury

• | Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

• | Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

• | If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

1. Disable the SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the sound insulator screws (3) from the IP (1).
3. Remove the sound insulator wing nuts (4) from the studs on the cowl.
4. Pull the sound insulator (2) down and rearward.
5. Remove the courtesy lamp.
6. Remove the sound insulator.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the sound insulator to the vehicle. Perform the following steps:

1.1. | Position the sound insulator (2) under the dash.

1.2. | Install the courtesy lamp to the sound insulator.

1.3. | Insert the cowl studs (3) through the holes in front of the insulator.

1.4. | Route the passenger inflator module pigtail around courtesy light.

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 sound insulator screws to the IP (1).

Tighten
Tighten the sound insulator screws to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in)

3. Install the wing nuts (4) to studs.
4. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.