For 1990-2009 cars

## Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side Buick

### Removal Procedure

Important: Note the position of the fasteners prior to removal. Install the fasteners in the same locations. Vehicles vary in the locations of the fasteners and in the quantity of fasteners.

1. Remove the sound insulator screws from the instrument panel.
2. Remove the wing nuts (3) from the studs on the cowl.
3. Remove the data link connector (DLC).
4. Remove the courtesy lamp (5).
5. Remove the fuse panel.
6. Remove the turn signal flasher.
7. Remove the left sound insulator (4).

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the data link connector (DLC) to the sound insulator (4).
2. Install the turn signal flasher.
3. Install the fuse panel.

Important: In order to avoid binding of the accelerator or brake pedals, ensure that the sound insulator has proper clearance.

4. Install the courtesy lamp (5). Perform the following steps:

4.1. | Position the sound insulator under the dash.

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

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.

5. Install the sound insulator screws to the instrument panel.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

6. Install the wing nuts to the studs on the cowl.

## Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side Oldsmobile

### Removal Procedure

Important: Note the position of the fasteners prior to removal. Install the fasteners in the same locations. Vehicles vary in the locations of the fasteners and in the quantity of fasteners.

1. Remove the sound insulator screws (2) from the IP.
2. Remove the wing nuts from the studs on the cowl.
3. Remove the data link connector (DLC) (6).
4. Remove the courtesy lamp (4).
5. Remove the fuse panel.
6. Remove the turn signal flasher (7).
7. Remove the left sound insulator (5).

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the data link connector (DLC) (6) to the sound insulator (5).
2. Install the turn signal flasher (7).
3. Install the fuse panel (8).

Important: In order to avoid binding of the accelerator or brake pedals, ensure that the sound insulator has proper clearance.

4. Install the courtesy lamp (4). Perform the following steps:

4.1. | Position the sound insulator under the dash.

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

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.

5. Install the sound insulator screws to the IP.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

6. Install the wing nuts to the studs on the cowl.

## Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side Pontiac

### Removal Procedure

Important: Note the position of the fasteners prior to removal. Install the fasteners in the same locations. Vehicles vary in the locations of the fasteners and in the quantity of fasteners.

1. Remove the sound insulator screws (3) from the IP.
2. Remove the wing nuts form the studs on the cowl.
3. Remove the data link connector (DLC) (6).
4. Remove the courtesy lamp.
5. Remove the fuse panel.
6. Remove the turn signal flasher.
7. Remove the left sound insulator (5).

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the data link connector (DLC) (6) to the sound insulator (5).
2. Install the turn signal flasher.
3. Install the fuse panel.

Important: In order to avoid binding of the accelerator or brake pedals, ensure that the sound insulator has proper clearance.

4. Install the courtesy lamp. Perform the following steps:

4.1. | Position the sound insulator under the dash.

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

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.

5. Install the sound insulator screws (3) to the IP.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

6. Install the wing nuts to the studs on the cowl.