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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2004 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1203017 Size: SH
  1. Using the finger opening, remove the right instrument panel (I/P) compartment access hole cover.

    2. Object Number: 929385 Size: SH
  2. Pull the I/P outboard trim plate rearward in order to release the retainers.
  3. Remove the I/P trim plate.
  4. Open the I/P compartment.

    5. Object Number: 1332713 Size: SH
  5. If the I/P compartment is equipped with a dampener, disengage the compartment door stop using the following procedure:
    6. 5.1. Press the upper door stop (2) toward the center of the vehicle.
    5.2. Rotate the door away from the compartment.

    Object Number: 929422 Size: SH
  6. If the I/P compartment is not equipped with a dampener, disengage the I/P compartment door stop as shown.
  7. Pull the I/P accessory trim plate rearward slightly for access to the I/P inboard trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .

    8. Object Number: 929399 Size: SH
  8. Pull the I/P inboard trim plate toward the passenger door opening. Remove the I/P trim plate.

    9. Object Number: 929431 Size: SH
  9. Remove the I/P compartment screws.

    10. Object Number: 928591 Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the wiring harness retainers at the rear of the I/P compartment.

    11. Object Number: 1202641 Size: SH
  11. Pull the I/P compartment from the I/P.
  12. Disconnect the I/P compartment lamp switch electrical connector.
  13. Remove the I/P compartment lamp switch.

    14. Object Number: 929257 Size: SH
  14. Remove the I/P compartment.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 929257 Size: SH
  1. Align the I/P compartment to the I/P.

    2. Object Number: 1202641 Size: SH
  2. Install the I/P compartment lamp switch to the opening in the I/P compartment.
  3. Connect the I/P compartment lamp switch electrical connector.

    4. Object Number: 1204796 Size: SH
  4. Install the wiring harness retainers to the rear of the I/P compartment.

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 929431 Size: SH
  5. Align the I/P compartment to the I/P trim pad. Install the I/P compartment screws.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 929399 Size: SH
  6. Align the I/P inboard trim plate retainers to the slots in the I/P carrier. Press the trim plate to engage the retainers.
  7. Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .

    8. Object Number: 1332713 Size: SH
  8. If the I/P compartment is equipped with a dampener engage the door stop using the following procedure:
    9. 8.1. Press the upper door stop (2) toward the center of the vehicle.
    8.2. Rotate the door up to the compartment.

    Object Number: 929422 Size: SH
  9. If the I/P compartment is not equipped with a dampener, engage the door stop as shown.
  10. Close the I/P compartment.

    11. Object Number: 929385 Size: SH
  11. Position the I/P outboard trim plate retainers to the slots in the I/P carrier.
  12. Install the I/P trim plate by pressing the panel straight into the I/P carrier.

    13. Object Number: 1203017 Size: SH
  13. Align the right I/P compartment access hole cover to the I/P trim pad. Press the cover to the trim .