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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2004 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.

    2. Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.

    3. Object Number: 1202960 Size: SH
  3. Remove the left instrument panel (I/P) insulator fasteners.
  4. Rotate the courtesy lamp counterclockwise in order to disconnect the courtesy lamp from the left I/P insulator. Remove the left I/P insulator.

    5. Object Number: 910510 Size: SH
  5. Use a plastic trim tool to remove the ignition switch bezel.

    6. Object Number: 928828 Size: SH
  6. Pull the I/P accessory trim plate rearward.
  7. Disconnect the Driver Information Center (DIC) electrical connector. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate.

    8. Object Number: 929251 Size: SH
  8. Pull the left I/P compartment access hole cover from the I/P trim pad. Remove the cover.

    9. Object Number: 929296 Size: SH
  9. Disengage the DLC retainers. Press the DLC through the opening.

    10. Object Number: 928912 Size: SH
  10. Remove the I/P steering column opening filler screws.
  11. Pull the steering column opening filler rearward to disengage the retainers. Remove the steering column opening filler.
  12. Remove the I/P driver knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement

    13. Object Number: 1205340 Size: SH
  13. Remove the STAR connector from the I/P trim pad.
  14. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

    15. Object Number: 928956 Size: SH
  15. Pull the I/P cluster trim plate rearward.
  16. Disconnect the headlamp dimmer switch electrical connector. Remove the I/P cluster trim plate.

    17. Object Number: 928746 Size: SH
  17. Remove the instrument cluster screws.
  18. Pull the instrument cluster towards you and disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the instrument cluster.

    19. Object Number: 928876 Size: SH
  19. Remove the I/P cluster trim assembly screw.
  20. Remove the I/P cluster trim assembly.
  21. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.

    22. Notice: Use the following method to disengage the Head Up Display (HUD) retainers. Do NOT pry the retainers with a flat-bladed tool or other similar device.

    1. Disengage the I/P upper trim panel retainers on the sides of the HUD.
    2. Disengage the retainer rearward of the HUD.
    Failure to follow this method could break the tab on the HUD.

  22. Remove the I/P upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  23. If equipped, remove the Head Up Display (HUD). Refer to Instrument Cluster Head Up Display Replacement .

    24. Object Number: 1202439 Size: SH
  24. If equipped, carefully disengage the radio front speaker grille retainers. Remove the speaker grille.

    25. Object Number: 929169 Size: SH
  25. If equipped, remove the radio front speaker screws.
  26. Lift the speaker out of the opening. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the speaker.

    27. Object Number: 928859 Size: SH
  27. Remove the I/P center compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Compartment Replacement .
  28. Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement in HVAC Systems-Manual.
  29. Remove the radio screws.

    30. Object Number: 929292 Size: SH
  30. Pull the radio toward you. Disconnect the I/P wiring harness and the antenna cable connector from the radio. Remove the radio.

    31. Object Number: 929187 Size: SH
  31. Remove the ignition switch bolts and reposition the ignition switch.

    32. Object Number: 1203017 Size: SH
  32. Using the finger opening, remove the right I/P compartment access hole cover.

    33. Object Number: 1202757 Size: SH
  33. Remove the right I/P insulator fasteners.
  34. Rotate the courtesy lamp counterclockwise in order to disconnect the courtesy lamp from the right I/P insulator. Remove the right I/P insulator.
  35. Remove the I/P trim plate (glove box inboard). Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Plate Replacement .

    36. Object Number: 929385 Size: SH
  36. Pull the I/P trim plate (glove box outboard) rearward in order to release the retainers. Remove the I/P trim plate.

    37. Object Number: 1204721 Size: SH
  37. Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  38. Remove the fasteners (1, 2) at both sides of the I/P compartment opening.

    39. Object Number: 1205341 Size: SH
  39. Disengage the outboard remote keyless entry (RKE) module retainers from the I/P trim pad.
  40. Disconnect the RKE module electrical connector. Remove the RKE module.

    41. Object Number: 928613 Size: SH
  41. Remove the I/P trim pad screws.
  42. Remove the I/P trim pad bolts near the windshield

    43. Object Number: 1202160 Size: SH
  43. Remove the inflatable restraint I/P module bracket bolts.

    44. Object Number: 928612 Size: SH
  44. Remove the I/P trim pad bolts at the cluster pocket.

    45. Object Number: 1204706 Size: SH
  45. Remove the bolt in the center stack area.

    46. Object Number: 953654 Size: SH
  46. Reposition the I/P wiring harness leads.
  47. Disengage the dash panel insulator retainers near the windshield.

    48. Object Number: 928621 Size: SH
  48. Reposition the I/P trim pad.
  49. Remove the SIR inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  50. Disengage the I/P center and outer air outlet retainers. Remove the air outlets.

    51. Object Number: 928886 Size: SH
  51. Remove the side window defog outlet screw.
  52. Remove the side window defog outlet.

    53. Object Number: 929386 Size: SH
  53. Remove the I/P trim pad.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 928886 Size: SH
  1. Align the side window defog outlet to the I/P trim pad.

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

  2. Install the side window defog outlet screw.

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


    Object Number: 928621 Size: SH
  3. Align the I/P center and outer air outlet retainers to the I/P trim pad. Press the air outlets into the I/P trim pad.
  4. Install the SIR inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  5. Align the I/P trim pad to the I/P carrier.
  6. Reposition the I/P wiring harness.

    7. Object Number: 953654 Size: SH
  7. Install the dash panel insulator retainers near the windshield.

    8. Object Number: 1204653 Size: SH
  8. Make sure the I/P trim pad is aligned to the locators (1) in the center stack and the instrument cluster pocket.

    9. Object Number: 1204706 Size: SH

    Important: Start the I/P trim pad bolts by hand to avoid cross threading.

  9. Install the I/P trim pad bolt in the center stack area.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 928612 Size: SH
  10. Install the I/P trim pad bolts at the cluster pocket.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1202160 Size: SH
  11. Install the inflatable restraint I/P module bracket bolts.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 928613 Size: SH
  12. Install the I/P trim pad bolts near the windshield.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1222218 Size: SH
  13. Install the I/P trim pad screws.

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

  14. Connect the RKE module electrical connector.
  15. Press the RKE module retainers into the I/P trim pad openings.

    16. Object Number: 1204721 Size: SH
  16. Install the fasteners (1, 2) at both sides of the I/P compartment opening.
  17. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .

    18. Object Number: 929385 Size: SH
  18. Align the I/P trim plate (glove box outboard) to the slots in the I/P trim pad. Press the trim plate into the trim pad.
  19. Install the I/P trim plate (glove box inboard). Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .

    20. Object Number: 1202757 Size: SH
  20. Position the courtesy lamp to the right I/P insulator opening. Rotate the lamp clockwise.
  21. Align the right I/P insulator to the I/P trim pad. Install the right I/P insulator fasteners.

    22. Object Number: 1203017 Size: SH
  22. Install the right I/P compartment access hole cover.

    23. Object Number: 929187 Size: SH
  23. Align the ignition switch to the I/P trim pad opening. Install the ignition switch bolts.

    24. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 929292 Size: SH
  24. Connect the I/P wiring harness and the antenna cable connector to the radio.

    25. Object Number: 928859 Size: SH
  25. Align the radio locator at the rear of the radio to the opening in the I/P trim pad while pressing the radio into position.
  26. Install the radio screws.

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

  27. Install the HVAC control module. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement in HVAC Systems-Manual.
  28. Install the I/P center compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Compartment Replacement .

    29. Object Number: 929169 Size: SH
  29. If equipped, connect the radio front speaker electrical connector and align the speaker to the I/P trim pad.
  30. Install the radio front speaker screws.

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

  31. Align the speaker grille to the I/P trim pad. Make sure the logo is facing the driver. Install the speaker grille to the I/P trim pad.

    32. Object Number: 928876 Size: SH
  32. If equipped, install the HUD. Refer to Instrument Cluster Head Up Display Replacement .
  33. Install the I/P upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  34. Install the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  35. Install the I/P cluster trim assembly.
  36. Install the I/P cluster trim assembly screw.

    37. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 928746 Size: SH
  37. Connect the instrument cluster electrical connector and align the instrument cluster to the I/P trim pad.
  38. Install the instrument cluster screws.

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


    Object Number: 928956 Size: SH
  39. Connect the headlamp dimmer switch electrical connector.
  40. Align the locating pins and the retainers on the I/P cluster trim plate to the openings in the I/P trim pad. Push in the I/P cluster trim plate at each of the retainer locations. Make sure the retainers are completely engaged.

    41. Object Number: 1205340 Size: SH
  41. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  42. Attach the STAR connector to the I/P trim pad.

    43. Object Number: 928912 Size: SH
  43. Install the driver knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
  44. Align the I/P steering column opening filler to the I/P trim pad. Install the I/P steering column opening filler.
  45. Install the I/P steering column opening filler screws.

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


    Object Number: 929643 Size: SH
  46. Align the DLC to the I/P trim pad. Press the DLC through the opening.

    47. Object Number: 929251 Size: SH
  47. Install the left I/P compartment access hole cover.

    48. Object Number: 928828 Size: SH
  48. Connect the DIC electrical connector.
  49. Install the I/P accessory trim plate to the I/P trim pad.

    50. Object Number: 910510 Size: SH
  50. Install the ignition switch bezel.

    51. Object Number: 1202960 Size: SH
  51. Position the courtesy lamp to the left I/P insulator opening. Rotate the lamp clockwise.
  52. Align the left I/P insulator to the I/P trim pad. Install the left I/P insulator fasteners.
  53. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  54. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.