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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1997 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Diable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  2. Open the Instrument Panel (I/P) compartment box.

    3. Object Number: 245690 Size: SH
  3. Remove the passenger-side I/P access panel
  4. Remove the passenger-side air deflector.

    5. Object Number: 245692 Size: SH
  5. Lower the module cover screws.

    6. Lift the lower module cover to access two top screws for I/P compartment.


    Object Number: 245694 Size: SH
  6. Remove the four screws from the front I/P compartment.

    7. Object Number: 245698 Size: SH
  7. Remove the two screws from the side of I/P compartment.
  8. Disconnect the I/P compartment lamp switch and lamp wiring connections.
  9. Remove the cool air hose from rear of I/P compartment.
  10. Remove the I/P compartment from vehicle.

Door Latch Striker Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 441140 Size: SH
  1. Open the Instrument Panel (I/P) compartment door.
  2. Remove the striker covers.

    3. Object Number: 441141 Size: SH
  3. Remove the bolts and the strikers from I/P compartment box.

Door Damper Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 245754 Size: SH
  1. Remove the compartment damper retainers.
  2. Remove the compartment damper from housing.

Door Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 245756 Size: SH
  1. Use a punch and a hammer drive out door hinge roll pins.

    2. Object Number: 245754 Size: SH
  2. Remove the I/P compartment door from instrument panel compartment box.

    3. Important: The removal of the compartment door from the guide stops requires care not to break the guide stops as the guide stop on the left side (where damper mounts) is a tight fit when removing.

Door Cover Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the compartment door inner cover screws.
  2. Remove the compartment door inner cover from compartment door.

Door Handle Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 245762 Size: SH
  1. Remove the handle retainer from inside handle.
  2. Remove the handle from door.

Door Lock Cylinder Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 245764 Size: SH
  1. Insert the key into lock cylinder.
  2. Unseat retaining tangs from lock cylinder with small screwdriver.

    3. Important: The cylinder tumblers are spring-loaded and if not retained with key they will spring out of cylinder upon removal. If cylinder is not being replaced tape tumblers in place before removing key. For more information on lock cylinder coding procedures refer to Key and Lock Cylinder Coding .

  3. Gently press cylinder from back side of handle out the front.

Door Lock Cylinder Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 245764 Size: SH
  1. Gently insert cylinder with key inserted into front of handle until retainer tangs have seated.
  2. Remove the key.

    3. Important: Verify cylinder installation by applying moderate pressure to back side of cylinder. Cylinder should not move from mounted position.

Door Handle Installation Procedure
  1. Install the handle to door.

    2. Object Number: 245762 Size: SH
  2. Install the handle retainer to inside handle.

Door Cover Installation Procedure
  1. Install the compartment door inner cover to compartment door.
  2. Install the compartment door inner cover screws.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the compartment door inner cover screws until fully seated but not stripped. Refer to

    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.

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Door Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 245759 Size: SH
  1. Install the I/P compartment door to I/P compartment box.

    2. Object Number: 245756 Size: SH
  2. Using a punch and a hammer drive in door hinge roll pins.

Door Damper Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 245754 Size: SH
  1. Install the compartment damper to housing.
  2. Install the compartment damper retainer.

Door Latch Striker Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 441141 Size: SH
  1. Install the strikers to I/P compartment box secure with bolts.
  2. Adjust the strikers to full forward position (with only move about 1/8 in) for proper engagement with latch mechanism.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts until fully seated but not striped.


    Object Number: 441140 Size: SH
  3. Install the striker covers.
  4. Close the IP compartment door verify to smooth latch engagement. Reposition the strikers until smooth latch engagement is obtained if the IP compartment door requires excessive force to latch.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 245694 Size: SH
  1. Install the IP compartment to vehicle.
  2. Install the cool air hose to rear of IP compartment.
  3. Connect the IP compartment lamp switch and the lamp wire connectors.
  4. Install the screws to the front of IP compartment.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws until fully seated but not stripped.


    Object Number: 245698 Size: SH
  5. Install the two screws to the side of IP compartment.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the screws until fully seated but not stripped.


    Object Number: 245692 Size: SH
  6. Install the screws to the lower module cover.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 245690 Size: SH
  7. Install the passenger side IP access panel.
  8. Close the IP compartment door.
  9. Enable SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .