Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement Buick

The passenger's supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) door is not serviceable.

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

•	Air bag deployment

•	Personal injury

•	Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

•	Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

•	If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

1. Disable the SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the windshield defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
3. Remove the left and the right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
4. Remove the fasteners (4).
5. Pull up the front of the trim pad (2) and pull back in order to disengage the clips (1) from the retainers (3).
6. Disconnect the electrical connector (5) from the base of the pad on the left side.
7. Remove the upper trim pad (2) from the instrument panel (IP) assembly.

1. Connect the electrical connector (5) to the upper trim pad.
2. Insert the clips (1) into the retainers (3) in order to install the upper trim pad (2) to the instrument panel (IP) assembly.
3. Align the IP trim panel to the door trim panel.

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.

4. Install the trim pad fasteners (4).

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

5. Install the windshield defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
6. Install the left and the right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
7. Enable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR). Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.

Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement Oldsmobile

The passenger's supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) door is not serviceable.

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

•	Air bag deployment

•	Personal injury

•	Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

•	Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

•	If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

1. Disable the SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the trim plate from the radio/air deflector. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
3. Remove the shifter trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement .
4. Remove the console fasteners.

Slide back the console. Refer to Console Replacement .

5. Remove the instrument cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement .
6. Remove the fasteners (4).
7. Remove the upper trim pad (2) from the instrument panel (IP) assembly.

1. Align the upper trim pad (2) to the instrument panel (IP) assembly.

Carefully push forward in order to engage the retaining clips.

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 upper trim pad fasteners (4).

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

3. Install the instrument cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement .
4. Align the console.

Secure the console. Refer to Console Replacement .

5. Install the shifter trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement .
6. Install the trim plate to the radio/air deflector. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
7. Enable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR). Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.