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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 787647 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front ashtray (6). Refer to Ashtray Replacement .
  2. With a small flat-bladed tool remove the following switches from the IP accessory trim plate:
    3. • The passengers heated seat switch (2).
    • The traction control switch (3).
    • The rear sunshade switch (4), if equipped.
    • The trunk release switch (5).
    • The drivers heated seat switch (1).
    • The hazard switch (8).
    • The fuel door release switch (7).

    Object Number: 788318 Size: SH
  3. Remove the IP accessory trim plate screws.
  4. Pull the IP accessory trim plate forward to gain access to the switch electrical connectors.
  5. With a small flat-bladed tool disengage the lock tabs for the electrical connector. Remove all the electrical connectors from the IP accessory trim plate except the hazard switch.
  6. Remove the electrical connector for the hazard switch by sliding the connector downward from the IP accessory trim plate.
  7. Remove the IP accessory trim plate from the instrument panel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 788318 Size: SH
  1. Install the electrical connector for the hazard switch by sliding the connector upward into the IP accessory trim plate.
  2. Install the remaining switch electrical connectors into the back of the IP accessory trim plate.

    3. Press the electrical connectors until fully seated engaging the locking tabs.

  3. Install the IP accessory trim plate to instrument panel.

    4. 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 IP accessory trim plate screws.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 787647 Size: SH
  5. Align the following switches to the electrical connectors in the IP accessory trim plate and install:
    6. • The drivers heated seat switch (1).
    • The hazard switch (8).
    • The fuel door release switch (7).
    • The passengers heated seat switch (2).
    • The traction control switch (3).
    • The rear sunshade switch (4), if equipped.
    • The trunk release switch (5).
  6. Push switches inward until fully seated. This will engage the switches to the electrical connectors in the IP accessory trim plate .
  7. Install the front ashtray (6). Refer to Ashtray Replacement .