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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 182434 Size: SH
  1. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.

    2. Important: Use care when removing the instrument panel (IP) upper trim panel, the retaining clips could possibly come loose and fall into the IP.

  2. Raise the rear of the instrument panel (IP) upper trim panel approximately 51 mm (2 in), then pull rearward to release the IP upper trim panel retainers.

    3. Object Number: 182418 Size: SH
  3. Rotate the sun load sensor ¼ turn counterclockwise to release from the IP upper trim panel.
  4. Rotate the ambient light sensor ¼ turn counterclockwise to release from the IP upper trim panel.
  5. Remove the IP upper trim panel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 182418 Size: SH
  1. Position the IP upper trim panel to the IP.
  2. Install the ambient light sensor to the IP upper trim panel, then rotate the sensor ¼ turn clockwise to secure.
  3. Install the sun load sensor to the IP upper trim panel, then rotate the sensor ¼ turn clockwise to secure.

    4. Object Number: 182434 Size: SH
  4. Align the retainers along the forward edge of the IP upper trim panel to the slots along the IP.
  5. Insert the forward retainers into the slots and lower the rear edge of the upper trim pad into place.
  6. Carefully press the IP upper trim pad forward and down to secure the retainers in place.
  7. Install the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.