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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1998 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the left sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the right sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the IP cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  4. Remove the right IP vent trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .

    5. Object Number: 262577 Size: SH
  5. Remove the fastener (2) from the upper edge of the IP lower trim pad assembly.

    6. Object Number: 262578 Size: SH
  6. Remove the fastener (1) from the upper edge of the IP lower trim pad assembly.
  7. Remove the fasteners (2) from the lower edge of the IP lower trim pad assembly.

    8. Object Number: 262575 Size: SH
  8. Remove the fasteners (1) from the lower edge of the IP lower trim pad assembly.
  9. Remove the fasteners (2) from the upper edge of the IP lower trim pad assembly.

    10. Object Number: 262576 Size: SH
  10. Remove the fasteners (1) from the upper edge of the IP lower trim pad assembly.
  11. Disconnect the electrical connections on the right side of the vehicle.
  12. Remove the IP lower trim pad assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Connect the electrical connections to the IP lower trim pad assembly.

    2. Object Number: 262576 Size: SH

    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 fasteners (1) in order to fasten the upper edge of the IP lower trim pad assembly.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 262575 Size: SH
  3. Install the fasteners (1) in order to fasten the lower edge of the IP lower trim pad assembly.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  4. Install the fasteners (2) in order to fasten the upper edge of the IP lower trim pad assembly.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 262578 Size: SH
  5. Install the fastener (1) in order to fasten the upper edge of the IP lower trim pad assembly.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  6. Install the fasteners (2) in order to fasten the lower edge of the IP lower trim pad assembly.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 262577 Size: SH
  7. Install the fastener (2) in order to fasten the upper edge of the IP lower trim pad assembly.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to 2 N·m (18 lb in)

  8. Install the right IP vent trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  9. Install the IP cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  10. Install the right sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .
  11. Install the left sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .