Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement. Buick Century 2001

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2001 🢒 Century 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
Remove the windshield side upper garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
Remove the front floor console, if equipped. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
Remove the left and the right instrument panel insulators. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement .
Remove the steering column opening filler. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement .
Remove the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering.
Remove the hood latch release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement .
Remove the bolts from the data link connector and position DLC harness aside.
Remove the front door inside carpet retainers. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement .
Remove the instrument panel accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
Remove the instrument panel cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement .
Remove the inside air temperature sensor, if equipped. Refer to Inside Air Temperature Sensor Replacement .
Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .
Remove the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
Remove the HVAC control assembly. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement or to HVAC Control Module Replacement .
Remove the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .

Remove the bolts from the right side (end) instrument panel.

Remove the center and lower bolts from the instrument panel.

Remove the bolt from the left side (end) instrument panel.

Remove the bolts from the upper instrument panel.
Reposition the instrument panel wiring harness from the instrument panel assembly.
Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Position the instrument panel assembly to the vehicle.
Position the instrument panel wiring harness to the instrument panel assembly.

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.

Install the bolts to the upper instrument panel trim pad.

Tighten
Tighten the IP trim pad upper (windshield) bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

Install the bolts to the left side (end) instrument panel trim pad.

Tighten
Tighten the instrument panel trim pad left side bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

Install the bolts to the center and lower instrument panel assembly.

Tighten
Tighten the instrument panel trim pad center and lower bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

Install the bolts to the right side (end) of the instrument panel assembly.

Tighten
Tighten the instrument panel assembly right side bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

Align the fuse block to the cross vehicle beam and install the fuse block securing the locking tab.

Connect the electrical connector to the instrument panel assembly compartment lamp.
Install the instrument panel assembly compartment lamp into the instrument panel.
Install the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
Install the HVAC control assembly. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement or to HVAC Control Module Replacement .
Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
Install the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
Install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .
Install the inside air temperature sensor, if equipped. Refer to Inside Air Temperature Sensor Replacement .
Install the instrument panel cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement .
Install the IP accessory trim plate, if equipped. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
Install the front door inside carpet retainers. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement .
Connect the data link connector (DLC) to the IP and install the bolts .

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

Install the hood latch release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement .
Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering.
Install the knee bolster to the instrument panel. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
Connect the electrical connector to the driver information center (DIC), if equipped.
Install the steering column opening filler. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement .
Install the left and the right instrument panel insulators. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement .
Install the front floor console, if equipped. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
Install the instrument panel upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
Install the windshield side upper garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .