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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1997 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  2. Remove the steering column from vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 168321 Size: SH
  3. Remove the LH front assist handle screws.
  4. Remove the LH front assist handle.
  5. Remove the RH front assist handle screws.
  6. Remove the RH front assist handle.
  7. Remove the windshield pillar moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .

    8. Object Number: 245690 Size: SH
  8. Remove the passenger side Instrument Panel (I/P) access panel.
  9. Remove the passenger side air deflector. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement .
  10. Remove the inflatable restraint I/P module cover. Refer to SIR Module Cover Replacement .
  11. Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  12. Remove the passenger side SIR module.
  13. Remove the center console. Refer to Console Replacement .
  14. Remove the center console air duct from console area once exposed.
  15. Remove the radio tape player bezel. Refer to Accessory Trim Plate .
  16. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  17. Remove the climate control head. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement

    18. .

  18. Remove the center air deflector and bracket.
  19. Remove the driver's side access panel.
  20. Remover the driver's side upper air deflector. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement .
  21. Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .
  22. Remove the driver's side vent housing.
  23. Remove the driver's side vent bracket.
  24. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  25. Remove the fuse and relay panel screws.
  26. Remove the fuse and relay panels from I/P.

    27. Object Number: 309503 Size: SH
  27. Remove the steering column support bracket nut.

    28. Object Number: 309500 Size: SH
  28. Remove the steering column support bracket bolt.

    29. Object Number: 309490 Size: SH
  29. Remove the I/P carrier bolts LH side.

    30. Object Number: 309496 Size: SH
  30. Remove the I/P carrier bolts RH side.
  31. Remove the headlamp automatic control ambient light sensor. Refer to Sun Load Sensor Replacement .

    32. Important: The wiring harness cannot be removed with carrier.

  32. Remove the wiring harness connectors from I/P carrier (headlamp switch, instrument cluster, and sun load sensor).
  33. Remove the wiring harness clips from the I/P carrier.
  34. Remove the I/P carrier.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the I/P carrier into mounting position.
  2. Install the wiring harness clips to I/P carrier.
  3. Install the wiring harness connectors to I/P carrier (headlamp switch, instrument cluster, and sun load sensor)
  4. Install the headlamp automatic control ambient light sensor. Refer to Sun Load Sensor Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 309490 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.

  5. Install the I/P carrier bolts LH side.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the instrument panel carrier bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).


    Object Number: 309496 Size: SH
  6. Install the I/P carrier bolts RH side.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the instrument panel carrier bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).


    Object Number: 309500 Size: SH
  7. Install the steering column support bracket bolt.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the steering column support bracket bolt until fully seated but not stripped.


    Object Number: 309503 Size: SH
  8. Install the steering column support bracket nut.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the steering column support bracket nut until fully seated but not stripped.

  9. Install the fuse and the relay panels to I/P.
  10. Install the fuse and the relay panel screws.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten fuse and relay panel screws until fully seated but not stripped.

  11. Install the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  12. Install the driver's side vent bracket.
  13. Install the driver's side vent housing.
  14. Install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .
  15. Install the driver's side upper air deflector. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement .
  16. Install the driver's side access panel.
  17. Install the center air deflector.
  18. Install the climate control head. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement .
  19. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  20. Install the radio tape player bezel. Refer to Accessory Trim Plate .
  21. Install the center console air duct to console area.
  22. Install the center console. Refer to Console Replacement .
  23. Install the passenger side SIR module.
  24. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  25. Install the Inflatable restraint I/P module cover. Refer to SIR Module Cover Replacement
  26. Install the passenger side air deflector. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement .

    27. Object Number: 245690 Size: SH
  27. Install the passenger side I/P access panel.
  28. Install the windshield pillar moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .

    29. Object Number: 168321 Size: SH
  29. Install the RH front assist handle.

    30. 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.

  30. Install the RH front assist handle screws.

    31. Tighten
    Tighten the RH front assist handle screws until fully seated but not stripped.

  31. Install the LH front assist handle.
  32. Install the LH front assist handle screws.

    33. Tighten
    Tighten the LH front assist handle screws until fully seated but not stripped.

  33. Install the steering column to vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement
  34. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System