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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 G8 🢒 Driver Information and Entertainment 🢒 Cellular, Entertainment, and Navigation 🢒 Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the close out panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side.
  2. Remove the instrument panel outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement.

    3. Object Number: 2039768 Size: SH
  3. Remove the I/P compartment assembly lower retaining screws (1).
  4. Open the I/P compartment assembly door (2).

    5. Object Number: 2039770 Size: SH
  5. Remove the I/P compartment upper retaining screws (1).
  6. Remove the I/P compartment (2).

    7. Object Number: 1957065 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the I/P compartment electrical connector (1).

Disassemble Procedure

    Object Number: 2039771 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the rear compartment release button electrical connector (1).
  2. Detach the I/P compartment electrical harness retaining clip (2).

    3. Object Number: 2039772 Size: SH
  3. Detach the I/P compartment wiring harness retaining clip (3).
  4. Remove the I/P compartment wiring harness (1) from the I/P compartment (2).

    5. Object Number: 2039773 Size: SH

    Note: Press the retaining clips (2) and push the rear compartment release button (1) through the I/P compartment (3) to remove.

  5. Remove the rear compartment release button (1) from the I/P compartment (3).

    6. Object Number: 2039777 Size: SH
  6. Remove the I/P compartment damper (1) cord by detaching from the securing hook (3).
  7. Remove the I/P compartment damper retaining screws (4).
  8. Remove the I/P compartment damper (1) from the I/P compartment (2).

    9. Object Number: 2039779 Size: SH
  9. Remove the I/P compartment door hinge retaining pins (1), located on either side of the I/P compartment door (2).
  10. Remove the I/P compartment door (2).

Assemble Procedure
  1. Align the I/P compartment door with the I/P compartment.

    2. Object Number: 2039779 Size: SH
  2. Install the I/P compartment door hinge retaining pins (2) to the I/P compartment door (1).

    3. Object Number: 2039777 Size: SH
  3. Install the I/P compartment damper (1) to the I/P compartment (2).

    4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the I/P compartment damper retaining screws (4) and tighten to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
  5. Install the I/P compartment damper (1) cord by attaching to the securing hook (3).

    6. Object Number: 2039773 Size: SH

    Note: When installing the rear compartment release button, take care not to damage the retaining clips (2).

  6. Install the rear compartment release button (1) to the I/P compartment (3), listen for an audible click to confirm fitting.

    7. Object Number: 2039772 Size: SH
  7. Position the I/P compartment wiring harness (1) to the I/P compartment (2).
  8. Attach the I/P compartment wiring harness retaining clip (3).

    9. Object Number: 2039771 Size: SH
  9. Connect the rear compartment release button electrical connector (1).
  10. Attach the I/P compartment wiring harness retaining clip (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1957065 Size: SH
  1. Connect the I/P compartment electrical connector (1).

    2. Object Number: 2039770 Size: SH
  2. Install the I/P compartment (2).

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the I/P compartment upper retaining screws (1) and tighten to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

    4. Object Number: 2039768 Size: SH
  4. Close the I/P compartment assembly door (2).
  5. Install the I/P compartment lower retaining screws (1) and tighten to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
  6. Install the instrument panel outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement.
  7. Install the close out panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side.
  8. Test all electrical components for corrected operation.