Hatchback

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (HATCHBACK)

Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

Caution: For Vehicles equipped with OnStar (UE1) with Back Up Battery:
The Back Up Battery is a redundant power supply to allow limited OnStar functionality in the event of a main vehicle battery power disruption to the VCIM (OnStar module). Do not disconnect the main vehicle battery or remove the OnStar fuse with the ignition key in any position other than OFF. Retained accessory power (RAP) should be allowed to time out or be disabled (simply opening the driver door should disable RAP) before disconnecting power. Disconnecting power to the OnStar module in any way while the ignition is On or with RAP activated may cause activation of the OnStar Back-Up Battery (BUB) system and will discharge and permanently damage the back-up battery. Once the Back-Up Battery is activated it will stay on until it has completely discharged. The BUB is not rechargeable and once activated the BUB must be replaced.

2. Remove the driver air bag module from the steering wheel, if equipped. Service and Repair

3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Service and Repair

4. Remove the steering column trim cover. Steering Column Replacement





5. Remove the signal lamp switch and the wiper switch. Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement Service and Repair

6. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement

7. Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Service and Repair

8. Remove the side cover.

9. Remove the instrument panel lower cover. Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement

10. Remove the instrument panel center upper cover. Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement

11. Remove the cigar lighter and ashtray. Service and Repair Service and Repair

12. Remove the cupholder. Service and Repair





13. Remove the A/C controller from the instrument panel. Service and Repair

14. Remove the audio system from the instrument panel. Service and Repair

15. Remove the digital clock. Service and Repair

16. Remove the glove box assembly from the instrument panel. Service and Repair

17. Remove the passenger air bag module from the instrument panel, if equipped.

18. Remove the screws from the ALDL connector.

19. Disconnect the necessary electrical connectors.





20. Remove the three bolts from the upper instrument panel.





21. Remove the instrument panel screws behind the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) controls.

22. Remove the instrument panel bolts above the steering column.

23. Remove the instrument panel bolts from the ends of the instrument panel.

24. Remove the two nuts from the lower left center of the instrument panel.





25. Remove the instrument panel end screws.

26. Remove the two nuts from the lower right center of the instrument panel.

27. Disconnect the wire harness from the instrument panel.

28. Remove the tie-bar retaining bolts.

29. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

1. Install the instrument panel assembly with the bolts and screws.

Tighten the instrument panel bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

2. Connect ALDL connector with the screws.

3. Connect the necessary electrical connectors.

4. Install the two nuts to the lower right center of the instrument panel.

5. Install the passenger air bag module to the instrument panel.

6. Install glove box assembly from the instrument panel.





7. Install the two nuts to the lower left center of the instrument panel.





8. Install the digital clock.

9. Install the audio system from the instrument panel.

10. Install the A/C controller from the instrument.

Tighten the instrument panel bolts behind the HVAC controls to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

11. Install the cupholder.

12. Install the cigar lighter and ashtray.





13. Install the instrument panel center upper cover.

14. Install the instrument panel lower cover.

15. Install the side cover.

16. Install the instrument cluster assembly.

17. Install the windshield pillar garnish molding.

18. Install the signal lamp switch and the wiper switch.

19. Install the steering column trim cover.

20. Install the steering wheel to the steering column.

21. Install the driver air bag module from the steering wheel, if equipped.

22. Connect the negative battery cable.