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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 294793 Size: SH
  1. Remove the instrument panel (IP) insulators. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side and Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  2. Remove the T-tops, if equipped.
  3. Remove the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  4. Remove the knee bolster deflector. Refer to Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement - Left Side .
  5. Remove the IP storage compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement .

    6. Caution: When you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, you must disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

  6. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraints.
  7. Remove the stoplamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.
  8. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  9. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  10. Remove the left hand IP accessory trim plate (3). (Chevrolet only).
  11. Remove the headlamp switch bolts (2). (Chevrolet only).
  12. Disconnect the headlamp switch connector (1) from the headlamp switch (4). (Chevrolet only).
  13. Disconnect the dimmer switch connector (5) from the headlamp switch (4). (Chevrolet only).

    14. Object Number: 294797 Size: SH
  14. Unsnap the headlamp switch (2) from the IP. (Pontiac only).
  15. Disconnect the headlamp switch connector (1) from the headlamp switch (2). (Pontiac only).
  16. Disconnect the dimmer switch connector (3) from the headlamp switch (2). (Pontiac only).

    17. Object Number: 282922 Size: SH
  17. Remove the temperature control cable bolt.
  18. Remove the temperature control cable from the module.

    19. Object Number: 366722 Size: SH
  19. Unsnap the retainer (1) from the IP.
  20. Remove the retainer (1) from the switch (2).
  21. Push the harness through the IP opening.
  22. Remove the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC Systems - Manual.

    23. Object Number: 294803 Size: SH
  23. Remove the daytime running lamp (DRL) ambient light sensor module from the HVAC duct.

    24. Object Number: 294804 Size: SH
  24. Disconnect the DRL module electrical connectors.
  25. Remove the DRL module.
  26. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .

    27. Object Number: 379391 Size: SH
  27. Remove the fuse block cover.
  28. Remove the fuse block mounting bolt.
  29. Reposition the fuse block.

    30. Object Number: 367393 Size: SH
  30. Remove the data link connector (DLC) mounting bolts (2).
  31. Remove the DLC (3) from the tie bar (1).

    32. Object Number: 532301 Size: SH
  32. Cut the tie strap securing the steering column branch to the air distributor duct.
  33. Unclip the star connector from the knee bolster bracket.

    34. Object Number: 523626 Size: SH
  34. Remove the IP carrier mounting nuts (2).
  35. Remove the cross car and IP harness grounds from the IP mounting studs.
  36. Remove the IP carrier mounting bolts (1).
  37. Pull the IP outward from the front of dash.

    38. Object Number: 365456 Size: SH
  38. Remove the three upper bolts starting at the passenger side from the air distribution duct.

    39. Object Number: 533362 Size: SH
  39. Remove the forward lamp harness (1) and the cross car harness (2) from the hook.

    40. Object Number: 379393 Size: SH
  40. Remove the 48-way connector bolts and connector from the IP.

    41. Object Number: 533352 Size: SH
  41. Remove the hatch release relay from the IP.

    42. Object Number: 365453 Size: SH
  42. Remove the blower motor relay from the IP.

    43. Object Number: 533354 Size: SH
  43. Disconnect the IP harness to air conditioning (A/C) resistor connector.
  44. Unclip the A/C resistor connector from the IP.

    45. Object Number: 533357 Size: SH
  45. Remove the rear fog lamp relay (1), if equipped from the SIR bracket.
  46. Remove the convertible top relay (2), if equipped from the SIR bracket.
  47. Disconnect the rosebud connectors (3) from the IP tie bar.

    48. Object Number: 533360 Size: SH
  48. Remove the harness rosebuds (1,2) from the IP.
  49. Remove the convertible top motor relay (3), if equipped from the SIR bracket.
  50. Remove the theft deterrent relay (4) from the SIR bracket.
  51. Remove the harness branches from the IP openings.

    52. Object Number: 533361 Size: SH
  52. Remove the IP cluster connector from the IP.
  53. Remove the IP harness from the retaining clips (1).
  54. Disconnect the harness rosebud (2) from the IP.
  55. Remove the harness headlamp branch from the IP opening.
  56. Remove the IP carrier from the vehicle.
  57. Place the IP carrier face down on a work surface.
  58. Remove the lower and driver side bolts from the air distribution duct.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 533361 Size: SH
  1. Align the air distribution duct to the IP.
  2. Install the lower and driver side air distribution duct bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the lower and driver side air distribution duct bolts to 2.2 N·m (19 lb in).

  3. Install the IP carrier to the vehicle.
  4. Route the harness headlamp branch through the IP opening.
  5. Connect the harness rosebud (2) to the IP.
  6. Place the IP harness over the retaining clips (1).
  7. Connect the IP cluster connector to the IP.

    8. Object Number: 533360 Size: SH
  8. Route the harness branches through the IP openings.
  9. Connect the theft deterrent relay (4) to the SIR bracket.
  10. Connect the convertible top motor relay (3), if equipped to the SIR bracket.
  11. Connect the harness rosebuds (1,2) to the IP.

    12. Object Number: 533357 Size: SH
  12. Connect the rosebud connectors (3) to the IP tie bar.
  13. Connect the convertible top relay (2), if equipped to the SIR bracket.
  14. Connect the rear fog lamp relay (1), if equipped to the SIR bracket.

    15. Object Number: 533354 Size: SH
  15. Clip the A/C resistor connector to the IP.
  16. Connect the IP harness to the A/C resistor connector.

    17. Object Number: 365453 Size: SH
  17. Connect the blower motor relay to the IP.

    18. Object Number: 533352 Size: SH
  18. Connect the hatch release relay to the IP.

    19. Object Number: 379393 Size: SH
  19. Install the 48-way connector and bolts to the IP.

    20. Tighten
    Tighten the 48-way connector bolts to 1.5 N·m (11 lb in).


    Object Number: 533362 Size: SH
  20. Route the cross car harness (2) and forward lamp harness (1) over the hook.

    21. Object Number: 365456 Size: SH
  21. Install the upper bolts to the air distribution duct.

    22. Tighten
    Tighten the air distribution duct bolts to 2.2 N·m (19 lb in).


    Object Number: 523626 Size: SH
  22. Align the IP carrier to the dash, with the outboard slots in the IP tie bar over the studs on the IP mounting brackets at the front body hinge pillar inner panel.
  23. Press the IP forward and engage the slots in the tie bar onto the studs on the steering column mounting bracket.
  24. Align the holes in the IP carrier and the passenger side SIR bracket to the J-nuts on the dash.
  25. Install the IP carrier mounting bolts (1).

    26. Tighten
    Tighten the IP carrier mounting bolts (1) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  26. Align the cross car and the IP harness ground to the appropriate IP mounting studs.
  27. Install the IP carrier mounting nuts (2).

    28. Tighten
    Tighten the IP carrier mounting nuts (2) to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 532301 Size: SH
  28. Clip the star connector to the knee bolster bracket.
  29. Install a tie strap securing the steering column harness branch to the air distributor duct.

    30. Object Number: 367393 Size: SH
  30. Align the data link connector to the tie bar (1).
  31. Install the data link connector bolts (2).

    32. Tighten
    Tighten the data link connector bolts (2) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 379391 Size: SH
  32. Install upper tabs on the fuse block into the IP carrier.
  33. Install the fuse block mounting bolt.

    34. Tighten
    Tighten the fuse block mounting bolt to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  34. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .

    35. Object Number: 294804 Size: SH
  35. Connect the DRL module electrical connectors.

    36. Object Number: 294803 Size: SH
  36. Install the DRL module to the HVAC duct.
  37. Install the HVAC control. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC Systems - Manual.

    38. Object Number: 366722 Size: SH
  38. Pull the harness through the IP opening.
  39. Install the retainer (1) to the switch (2).
  40. Snap the retainer (1) to the IP.

    41. Object Number: 282922 Size: SH
  41. Install the temperature control cable to the module.
  42. Install the temperature control cable bolt.

    43. Tighten
    Tighten the temperature control cable bolt to 2.2 N·m (19 lb in).


    Object Number: 294797 Size: SH
  43. On the Pontiac, perform the following steps:
    44. 43.1. Connect the dimmer switch connector (3) to the headlamp switch (2).
    43.2. Connect the headlamp switch connector (1) to the headlamp switch (2).
    43.3. Snap the headlamp switch (2) to the IP.

    Object Number: 294793 Size: SH
  44. On a Chevrolet, perform the following steps:
    45. 44.1. Connect the dimmer switch connector (5) to the headlamp switch (4).
    44.2. Connect the headlamp switch connector (1) to the headlamp switch (4).
    44.3. Install the headlamp switch bolts.

    Tighten
    Tighten the headlamp switch bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

    44.4. Install the left hand IP accessory trim plate (3).
  45. Install the IP cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  46. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  47. Install the stoplamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.
  48. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Restraints.
  49. Install the IP storage compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement .
  50. Install the knee bolster deflector. Refer to Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement - Left Side .
  51. Install the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  52. Install the T-tops, if equipped.
  53. Install the IP insulators. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side and Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .